How to Pronounce "scratch your head"
expression
ˈskɹætʃ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhɛd
SKRATCH yur HED
skɹˈætʃ/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈɛd
skr-ATCH yaw HED
Definition
To literally or figuratively touch your head with your fingers when you are confused, puzzled, or trying to solve a difficult problem.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɹætʃ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhɛd
British English
skɹˈætʃ/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKRATCH yur HED
UK
skr-ATCH yaw HED
Listen in Context
He scratched his head while solving the math problem.
She scratched her head because she didn’t understand the question.
The dog watched me and scratched its head.
That strange noise definitely made me scratch my head.