How to pronounce scratcher
Say it like SKRACH-er. Scratcher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRACH).
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- SKRACH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scratcher 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of scratcher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKRACH-uh.
What does scratcher mean?
- Someone who scratches.
- A piece of equipment used to scratch part of the body to relieve an itch.
- An item made of shreddable material (carpet, corrugated cardboard, etc.) designed to be scratched, usually by pet cats.
Where does scratcher come from?
From scratch + -er.
Words that rhyme with scratcher
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scratcher.
Questions about saying scratcher
How do you pronounce scratcher?
Say SKRACH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈskrætʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskrætʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scratcher?
Scratcher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRACH). Broken into parts: SKRACH · er.
Is scratcher pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈskrætʃə/ (SKRACH-uh).