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How to Pronounce "scavenge for"

expression

SKAV-inj for, SKAV-inj fur
SKAV-inj faw

Definition

To search through things, especially waste, leftovers, or unwanted items, to find something useful or edible.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈskævəndʒ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

British English

skˈævəndʒ/ /fˈɔː

Simplified Pronunciation

US

SKAV-inj for, SKAV-inj fur

UK

SKAV-inj faw

Listen in Context

Birds scavenge for crumbs in the park.

People sometimes scavenge for food during difficult times.

Rats scavenge for leftovers at night.

After the festival, people scavenged for anything valuable left behind.