How to Pronounce "excavations"
word
ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃənz
eks-kuh-VAY-shunz
ˌɛkskəvˈeɪʃənz
eks-kuh-VAY-shunz
Definition
Excavations are the process or activity of carefully digging and removing earth, often to find ancient objects, buildings, or information about the past. It is commonly used in archaeology and construction.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃənz
British English
ˌɛkskəvˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
eks-kuh-VAY-shunz
UK
eks-kuh-VAY-shunz
Listen in Context
The archaeologists started new excavations at the ancient city site.
The museum displayed artifacts found during the excavations.
The workers finished the excavations for the building's foundation.
Several unexpected discoveries were made during the excavations last summer.