How to Pronounce "scavenge"
word
ˈskævəndʒ
SKAV-inj
skˈævəndʒ
sk-AV-inj
Definition
To search for and collect things that others have thrown away, left behind, or discarded, often for food or useful materials.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskævəndʒ
British English
skˈævəndʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKAV-inj
UK
sk-AV-inj
Listen in Context
Vultures scavenge for food in the wild.
Sometimes, people scavenge in the trash for things they can use.
The dog started to scavenge when he couldn't find his food.
We had to scavenge for firewood after the storm knocked down the trees.