How do you pronounce "scratchy"?

In American English: /ˈskrætʃi/ (SKRACH-ee). In British English: /skɹˈatʃi/ (SKR). In Canadian English: /ˈskrætʃi/ (SKRACH-ee). In Australian English: /skɹˈatʃi/ (SKR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskrætʃi/ (SKRACH-ee), while in British English it's /skɹˈatʃi/ (SKR).

How to Pronounce "scratchy"

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scratchy

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/ˈskrætʃi/

SKRACH-ee

Syllable Breakdown

skrætʃscra·itchy

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