How to pronounce scratches
Say it like SKRACH-uz. Scratches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRACH).
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- SKRACH
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scratches 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scratches
American and British speakers say scratches in essentially the same way: /ˈskrætʃəz/ in the US and /ˈskrætʃəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKRACH-uz.
What does scratches mean?
- plural of scratch How to pronounce scratch
- third-person singular simple present indicative of scratch How to pronounce scratch
- Synonym of pastern dermatitis.
Questions about saying scratches
How do you pronounce scratches?
Say SKRACH-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskrætʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈskrætʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scratches?
Scratches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRACH). Broken into parts: SKRACH · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say scratches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskrætʃəz/ and the British form is /ˈskrætʃəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.