How to Pronounce "scratch together"
expression
ˈskɹætʃ/ /təˈɡɛðɝ
SKRATCH tuh-GEH-dur
skɹˈætʃ/ /təɡˈɛðɐ
skrATCH tuh-GEH-thuh
Definition
To gather or collect something (usually money or resources) with difficulty, often by putting together small amounts from different sources.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɹætʃ/ /təˈɡɛðɝ
British English
skɹˈætʃ/ /təɡˈɛðɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKRATCH tuh-GEH-dur
UK
skrATCH tuh-GEH-thuh
Listen in Context
We had to scratch together enough money for rent.
She managed to scratch together a team for the competition.
They tried to scratch together enough food for everyone.
I could barely scratch together enough cash for a coffee today.