Number of syllables in the word 'excavation'

Find out how many syllables are there in the word excavation.

  1. No of syllables in excavation : 4
  2. Divide syllables in excavation : ex-ca-va-tion

More about the word - excavation

  1. noun
  2. Definition : The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.
  3. Definition : A cavity formed by cutting, digging, or scooping.
  4. Definition : An uncovered cutting in the earth, in distinction from a covered cutting or tunnel.
  5. Definition : The material dug out in making a channel or cavity.

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