how to pronounce scotch

/ˈskɑːtʃ/

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scotch is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of scotch in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

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meanings of scotch

noun:

Alternative form of Scotch (“whisky").
Whisky distilled in Scotland, especially from malted barley.
A surface cut or abrasion.
The people of Scotland.
A line drawn on the ground, as one used in playing hopscotch.
A glass of Scotch.
Any variety of Scotch.
Scotch tape.
A block for a wheel or other round object; a chock, wedge, prop, or other support, to prevent slipping.

verb:

To cut or score; to wound superficially.
To prevent (something) from being successful.
To debunk or discredit an idea or rumor.
To dress (stone) with a pick or pointed instrument.
To beat yarn in order to break up slugs and align the threads.
To rape.
To clothe or cover up.
To block a wheel or other round object.

adjective:

Alternative form of Scotch (“Scottish").
Of or from Scotland; Scottish.

name:

The Scottish dialect of English, or the Scots language.
The opening 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4.

scotch frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word scotch occurs in english on average 6.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.