How many syllables in "scratcher"?

"scratcher" has 2 lettergrepen (scrat - cher).

How to divide "scratcher"?

"scratcher" divides into 2 parts: scrat · cher.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"scratcher": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:scrat·cher

Hoofdklemtoon

SCRAT-cher(scrat · cher)● ○

Stress in "scratcher" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈskɹæt͡ʃɚ⁄

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IPAˈskɹæt͡ʃɚ

Lettergrepenscrat·cher

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How many syllables in "scratcher"?: "scratcher" has 2 lettergrepen (scrat - cher).
How to divide "scratcher"?: "scratcher" divides into 2 parts: scrat · cher.
Where is the stress in "scratcher"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "scratcher"?: Say each syllable slowly (scrat... cher) and listen on SayItVid.