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excavation

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "excavation" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

4 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
4syllables

excavation

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

excavation is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, excavation is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofexcavation

1noun
  • The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.
  • A cavity formed by cutting, digging, or scooping.
  • An uncovered cutting in the earth, in distinction from a covered cutting or tunnel.
  • The material dug out in making a channel or cavity.
  • Archaeological research that unearths buildings, tombs and objects of historical value.
  • A site where an archaeological exploration is being carried out.
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