How to Pronounce "scratch an itch"
expression
ˈskɹætʃ/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɪtʃ
SKRATCH an ITCH
skɹˈætʃ/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈɪtʃ
skr-ATCH un ITCH
Definition
Literally, to rub or scrape your skin to relieve irritation. Figuratively, it means to satisfy a strong need or desire that won't go away until you do something about it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɹætʃ/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɪtʃ
British English
skɹˈætʃ/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈɪtʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKRATCH an ITCH
UK
skr-ATCH un ITCH
Listen in Context
When you scratch an itch, your skin feels better.
He needed to scratch an itch on his arm.
Sometimes you just need to scratch an itch and try something new.
I had to go hiking to scratch an itch I'd had for months.