how to pronounce scratchy
/ˈskɹætʃiː/
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the above transcription of scratchy is a detailed (narrow) transcription according to the rules of the International Phonetic Association; you can find a description of each symbol by clicking the phoneme buttons in the secction below.
scratchy frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR
the word scratchy occurs in english on average 0.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.
scratchy is pronounced in two syllables
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An example use of scratchy in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… when it's in scratchy doctor handwriting …”
meaning of scratchy
Scratchy means rough or harsh to the touch.
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