How to pronounce scavenge
Say it like SKAV-unj. Scavenge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAV).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce scavenge. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SKAV
- unj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scavenge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unjKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scavenge
American and British speakers say scavenge in essentially the same way: /ˈskævəndʒ/ in the US and /ˈskævɪndʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAV-inj.
What does scavenge mean?
- To collect and remove refuse, or to search through refuse, carrion, or abandoned items for useful material.“We scavenged a couple of old beer cans for our art project.”
- To remove unwanted material from something, especially to purify molten metal by removing impurities.
- To expel the exhaust gases from the cylinder of an internal combustion engine, and draw in air for the next cycle.
Where does scavenge come from?
Back-formation from scavenger.
Questions about saying scavenge
How do you pronounce scavenge?
Say SKAV-unj. The American pronunciation is /ˈskævəndʒ/. In British English it is /ˈskævɪndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scavenge?
Scavenge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAV). Broken into parts: SKAV · unj.
Do Americans and Brits say scavenge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskævəndʒ/ and the British form is /ˈskævɪndʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.