How to pronounce excavators
Say it like EK-skuh-vay-terz. Excavators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- skuh
- vay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excavators pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- skuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of excavators
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EK-skuh-vay-tuz.
What does excavators mean?
- plural of excavator How to pronounce excavator
Questions about saying excavators
How do you pronounce excavators?
Say EK-skuh-vay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excavators?
Excavators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · skuh · vay · terz.
Is excavators pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtəz/ (EK-skuh-vay-tuz).