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How to Pronounce "scavengers"

word

ˈskævəndʒɝz
SKAV-en-jerz
skˈævɪndʒəz
SKAV-in-juhz

Definition

Animals that eat dead plants or animals instead of hunting for live prey; the term can also refer to people who collect things that others throw away.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈskævəndʒɝz

British English

skˈævɪndʒəz

Simplified Pronunciation

US

SKAV-en-jerz

UK

SKAV-in-juhz

Listen in Context

Vultures are scavengers that feed on dead animals.

Many crabs are scavengers in the ocean.

Some people act as scavengers by collecting and selling old metal.

Hyenas are famous scavengers, but they hunt too when they get the chance.