How do you pronounce "scratch"?

In American English: /ˈskrætʃ/ (SKRACH). In British English: /skɹˈætʃ/ (SKR). In Canadian English: /ˈskrætʃ/ (SKRACH). In Australian English: /skɹˈatʃ/ (SKR).

Is "scratch" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskrætʃ/ (SKRACH), while in British English it's /skɹˈætʃ/ (SKR).

How to Pronounce "scratch"

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scratch

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/ˈskrætʃ/

SKRACH

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skrætʃscratch

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