How to pronounce scratchy
Say it like SKRACH-ee. Scratchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRACH).
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- SKRACH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scratchy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of scratchy
American and British speakers say scratchy in essentially the same way: /ˈskrætʃi/ in the US and /ˈskrætʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKRACH-ee.
What does scratchy mean?
- Characterized by scratches.
- Irritating; itchy.
- Noisy, lossy; marred by white noise or static as a result of poor or low signal, interference or unfavourable atmospheric conditions.“The FM station two hundred miles away was receivable, but the audio was too scratchy to positively identify.”
Where does scratchy come from?
From scratch + -y.
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Words that rhyme with scratchy
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Questions about saying scratchy
How do you pronounce scratchy?
Say SKRACH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskrætʃi/. In British English it is /ˈskrætʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scratchy?
Scratchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRACH). Broken into parts: SKRACH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say scratchy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskrætʃi/ and the British form is /ˈskrætʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.