How to pronounce scavengers
Say it like SKAV-un-jerz. Scavengers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAV).
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- SKAV
- un
- jerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scavengers 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of scavengers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAV-un-juz.
What does scavengers mean?
- plural of scavenger How to pronounce scavenger
Questions about saying scavengers
How do you pronounce scavengers?
Say SKAV-un-jerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskævəndʒɚz/. In British English it is /ˈskævəndʒəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scavengers?
Scavengers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAV). Broken into parts: SKAV · un · jerz.
Is scavengers 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 /ˈskævəndʒəz/ (SKAV-un-juz).