How to Pronounce "scavenging"
word
ˈskævəndʒɪŋ
SKAV-un-jing
skˈævɪndʒˌɪŋ
sk-AV-in-jing
Definition
Searching for food, usually by looking through discarded things or dead animals. Often used for animals like vultures, or for humans searching for useful items in rubbish.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskævəndʒɪŋ
British English
skˈævɪndʒˌɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKAV-un-jing
UK
sk-AV-in-jing
Listen in Context
Vultures survive by scavenging on dead animals.
Some people make a living by scavenging useful items from trash.
Hyenas are known for their scavenging habits.
After the party, kids were scavenging for leftover snacks under the table.