How do you pronounce "excavation"?

In American English: /ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən/ (ehksk-uh-VAYSH-uhn). In British English: /ˌɛkskəvˈeɪʃən/ (ehksk-uhv-AYSH-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən/ (ehksk-uh-VAYSH-uhn). In Australian English: /ˌɛkskəvˈeɪʃən/ (ehksk-uhv-AYSH-uhn).

Is "excavation" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən/ (ehksk-uh-VAYSH-uhn), while in British English it's /ˌɛkskəvˈeɪʃən/ (ehksk-uhv-AYSH-uhn).

How to Pronounce "excavation"

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excavation

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/ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən/

ehksk-uh-VAYSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

ɛkskex·əca·veɪʃva·əntion

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