How to Pronounce Scratchpad

To pronounce "scratchpad", say SCRATCHP-ad — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

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Letters

SCRATCHP-ad

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💡 Tip for remembering “scratchpad”

"scratchpad" has 2 syllables: scratchp-ad.

What does scratchpad mean?

noun

  1. A pad of paper for preliminary notes or sketches or writings, etc.
  2. (in transaction processing systems) A piece of temporary memory to hold details of a current conversation, usually scratchpad memory.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "scratchpad"?▾

"Scratchpad" has 2 syllables: scratchp · ad.

What does "scratchpad" mean?▾

Scratchpad: A pad of paper for preliminary notes or sketches or writings, etc.

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