How to Pronounce Excavated

To pronounce "excavated", say EXC-av-at-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

EXC-av-at-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “excavated”

"excavated" has 4 syllables: exc-av-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does excavated mean?

verb

  1. To make a hole in (something); to hollow.
  2. To remove part of (something) by scooping or digging it out.

Words that rhyme with excavated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

carvedcombedcutdiggingdrilledexcavationexhumedextract

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "excavated"?▾

"Excavated" has 4 syllables: exc · av · at · ed.

What does "excavated" mean?▾

Excavated: To make a hole in (something); to hollow.

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