How to Pronounce "scratch that"
expression
ˈskɹætʃ/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət
SKRATCH that, SKRATCH that
skɹˈætʃ/ /ðˈæt
skr-ATCH THAT
Definition
An informal phrase used to tell someone to ignore what was just said or written, often because you changed your mind or made a mistake.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɹætʃ/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət
British English
skɹˈætʃ/ /ðˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKRATCH that, SKRATCH that
UK
skr-ATCH THAT
Listen in Context
Wait, scratch that, I meant Tuesday, not Monday.
My phone number is 1234... scratch that, it's 4321.
Let's meet at 5pm. Scratch that. Can we do 6pm instead?
I was going to say pizza for dinner, but scratch that—let's cook something healthy.