How to Pronounce "scratch your back"
expression
ˈskɹætʃ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbæk
SKRATCH yor BACK or SKRATCH yer BACK
skɹˈætʃ/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈæk
skr-ATCH yor BACK
Definition
Literally, 'scratch your back' means to use your hand or something to relieve an itch on your back. As an expression, it means to help or do a favor for someone, often expecting that they will help you in return.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɹætʃ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbæk
British English
skɹˈætʃ/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKRATCH yor BACK or SKRATCH yer BACK
UK
skr-ATCH yor BACK
Listen in Context
Can you scratch your back by yourself?
Sometimes it's hard to scratch your back without help.
I will scratch your back if you help me with my homework.
We all know the saying, 'If you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours.'