How to pronounce scratch
Say it like SKRACH. Scratch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKRACH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scratch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKRACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of scratch
American and British speakers say scratch in essentially the same way: /skrætʃ/ in the US and /skrætʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKRACH.
What does scratch mean?
- cause friction“my sweater scratches”
- cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
- scrape or rub as if to relieve itching“Don't scratch your insect bites!”
- an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
- a depression scratched or carved into a surface
- informal terms for money
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with scratch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scratch.
Questions about saying scratch
How do you pronounce scratch?
Say SKRACH. The American pronunciation is /skrætʃ/. In British English it is /skrætʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scratch?
Scratch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKRACH.
Do Americans and Brits say scratch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skrætʃ/ and the British form is /skrætʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.