How to Pronounce "excavator"
word
ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɝ
EKS-kuh-VAY-ter
ˈɛkskəvˌeɪtɐ
EKS-kuh-VAY-tuh
Definition
A large machine with a long arm and bucket used for digging and moving earth or heavy materials, especially on construction sites.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɝ
British English
ˈɛkskəvˌeɪtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EKS-kuh-VAY-ter
UK
EKS-kuh-VAY-tuh
Listen in Context
The excavator is digging a big hole.
My brother wants to drive an excavator someday.
The workers repaired the excavator yesterday.
We need an excavator to clear out all this rubble.