How to Pronounce Scavenge

To pronounce "scavenge", say SCAV-eng-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈskæv.ɪndʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈskæv.ɪndʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “scavenge”

"scavenge" has 3 syllables: scav-eng-e.

What does scavenge mean?

verb

  1. To collect and remove refuse, or to search through refuse, carrion, or abandoned items for useful material
  2. To remove unwanted material from something, especially to purify molten metal by removing impurities

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scavenge"?▾

"Scavenge" has 3 syllables: scav · eng · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "scavenge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scavenge" is /ˈskæv.ɪndʒ/.

What does "scavenge" mean?▾

Scavenge: To collect and remove refuse, or to search through refuse, carrion, or abandoned items for useful material

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