How to Pronounce Scratching

To pronounce "scratching", say SCRATCH-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈskɹætʃɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈskɹætʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “scratching”

"scratching" has 2 syllables: scratch-ing. It rhymes with matching and snatching, if that helps it stick.

What does scratching mean?

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.”

noun

  1. The act or sound of something being scratched.

    “We heard further scratchings at the door as the dog whined to be let in.”

  2. A pork scratching.

Synonyms

scrattle

Words that rhyme with scratching

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

matchingsnatchingcatchinglatchinghatchingdispatchingpatchingthatchingattachingbatchingbaching

Related words

scrapingscrapesharpdraggingpickingrubbingscouringabrading

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scratching"?▾

"Scratching" has 2 syllables: scratch · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "scratching"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scratching" is /ˈskɹætʃɪŋ/.

What does "scratching" mean?▾

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

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