How to Pronounce "excavated"
word
ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɪd
EKS-kuh-VAY-tid
ˈɛkskəvˌeɪtɪd
EKS-kuh-VAY-tid
Definition
Removed from the ground by digging, usually referring to soil, rock, or historical objects.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɪd
British English
ˈɛkskəvˌeɪtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EKS-kuh-VAY-tid
UK
EKS-kuh-VAY-tid
Listen in Context
The workers excavated a large hole for the new building.
Many artifacts were excavated from the ancient site.
The tunnel was excavated by hand.
The archaeologists have excavated a buried temple beneath the city.