How to Pronounce "ratcher"
word
ˈrætʃɚ
RATCH-er
ˈrætʃə
RATCH-uh
Definition
A 'ratcher' is a rare or specialized term, usually describing a device or part involved in mechanical ratcheting action, like a tool or mechanism that moves in steps.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈrætʃɚ
British English
ˈrætʃə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RATCH-er
UK
RATCH-uh
Listen in Context
The old clock has a ratcher inside the winding mechanism.
A ratcher allows movement in only one direction.
He showed me the broken ratcher from the old machine.
I searched everywhere for a replacement ratcher, but they're really hard to find.