How to Pronounce Scratch

To pronounce "scratch", say SCRATCH — one syllable, IPA /skɹætʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

7

Letters

/skɹætʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “scratch”

"scratch" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with dispatch and batch, if that helps it stick.

What does scratch mean?

noun

  1. A disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching.

    “Her skin was covered with tiny scratches.”

  2. An act of scratching the skin to alleviate an itch or irritation.

    “The dog sat up and had a good scratch.”

verb

  1. To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.

    “Could you please scratch my back?”

  2. To rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation; to cause itching.

    “I don't like that new scarf because it scratches my neck.”

adjective

  1. For or consisting of preliminary or tentative, incomplete, etc. work.

    “This is scratch paper, so go ahead and scribble whatever you want on it.”

  2. Hastily assembled, arranged or constructed, from whatever materials are to hand, with little or no preparation

Synonyms

fungiquelbescrattle

Words that rhyme with scratch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dispatchbatchsnatchmatchpatchcatchhatchthatchbachelatchattachslatch

Related words

scrapingitchscrapechafeabrasionexcoriationrubslit

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scratch"?▾

"Scratch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "scratch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scratch" is /skɹætʃ/.

What does "scratch" mean?▾

Scratch: A disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching.

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