☰
Blog

How to pronounce drift in English

How do you say drift in English? Pronunciation of drift in English, a free online English pronunciation dictionary.

Hear Listen to the pronunciation of 'Drift' and record your own voice on HowToSay.co.in.

Table of Contents

How do you say drift in English

Share
Drift

Drift Pronunciation

Pronounce Drift as D R IY F T.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
4 /5 1 voted !

Other Language Pronunciation of Drift

Voice pronunciations for drift

Loading available pronunciation voice

    Drift phonetic transcription:

    When you start learning English, it's important to become familiar with the typical sounds of the language. The best way to do this is by studying phonetics. Below is the UK transcription for the word 'drift'. Get the right phonetic representation for any word using our free Phonetic Transcription Tool.

    • Traditional IPA representation of drift: /drɪft/
    • Modern IPA representation of drift: /drɪft/

    Tips to improve your English pronunciation:

    Perfecting pronunciation, especially for specific words like "drift," can be achieved with focused practice. Here are four tips to help you improve your pronunciation of "drift":

    • Listen and Repeat: Listen carefully to native speakers pronouncing the word "drift" in various contexts, such as conversations, videos, or audio recordings. Pay attention to the sounds and stress patterns. Then, practice repeating the word aloud, mimicking the native pronunciation as closely as possible.
    • Break it Down: Break the word "drift" into its individual sounds or phonemes: /drɪft/. Practice pronouncing each sound separately and then blend them together smoothly.
    • Use Phonetic Symbols: Familiarize yourself with phonetic symbols, such as those from the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). For "drift," the phonetic transcription is /drɪft/. Understanding phonetic symbols can help you accurately represent and reproduce the sounds of English words.
    • Practice Regularly: Try recording yourself saying 'drift' within complete sentences, then watch and listen to the playback. You'll quickly notice any mistakes you make.
    • Look up tutorials on Youtube on how to pronounce 'drift'..

    Enter word or name to pronounce

    Drift

    Share this page with #PronunciationOf Drift hashtag and Challenge your friends for how to pronounce drift.

    Check your pronunciation

    Practice your pronunciation Using our Pronunciation Tools.

    Your Pronouncation

    Start

    Press the Start Recognition button and allow access.

    Your Speech Accuracy is __

    Drift in sign language

    Commonly confused words

    Recent posts

    The Science of Pronunciation: Understanding the Mechanics of Speech

    Jan 16, 2023

    Pronunciation is a critical aspect of language learning and communication as it plays a key role in being understood by native speakers.

    Continue reading

    List of meaning for drift

    a continuous, slow movement from one place to another

    drift, impetus, impulsion(noun)

    a force that moves something along

    drift(noun)

    the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane)

    drift(noun)

    a process of linguistic change over a period of time

    drift(noun)

    a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents

    drift, trend, movement(noun)

    a general tendency to change (as of opinion)

    "not openly liberal but that is the trend of the book"; "a broad movement of the electorate to the right"

    drift, purport(noun)

    the pervading meaning or tenor

    "caught the general drift of the conversation"

    drift, heading, gallery(verb)

    a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine

    "they dug a drift parallel with the vein"

    float, drift, be adrift, blow(verb)

    be in motion due to some air or water current

    "The leaves were blowing in the wind"; "the boat drifted on the lake"; "The sailboat was adrift on the open sea"; "the shipwrecked boat drifted away from the shore"

    stray, err, drift(verb)

    wander from a direct course or at random

    "The child strayed from the path and her parents lost sight of her"; "don't drift from the set course"

    roll, wander, swan, stray, tramp, roam, cast, ramble, rove, range, drift, vagabond(verb)

    move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

    "The gypsies roamed the woods"; "roving vagabonds"; "the wandering Jew"; "The cattle roam across the prairie"; "the laborers drift from one town to the next"; "They rolled from town to town"

    drift(verb)

    vary or move from a fixed point or course

    "stock prices are drifting higher"

    freewheel, drift(verb)

    live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely

    "My son drifted around for years in California before going to law school"

    drift(verb)

    move in an unhurried fashion

    "The unknown young man drifted among the invited guests"

    drift(verb)

    cause to be carried by a current

    "drift the boats downstream"

    drift(verb)

    drive slowly and far afield for grazing

    "drift the cattle herds westwards"

    drift(verb)

    be subject to fluctuation

    "The stock market drifted upward"

    drift(verb)

    be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current

    "snow drifting several feet high"; "sand drifting like snow"

    a pile or ridge of granular matter (as sand or snow)

    deep drifts of snow blocked our driveway

    a prevailing or general movement or inclination

    the steady drift of the population away from large cities

    the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action

    you should expect a visit from the stork, if you get my drift

    to move or proceed smoothly and readily

    casual conversation drifting from one topic to another

    to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air

    the boat drifted along on the current

    to move about from place to place aimlessly

    spent several years drifting from town to town, picking up odd jobs whenever he needed cash

    List of synonyms for drift

    List of antonyms for drift

    Translation found for drift

    drift in sentence

    1. The ship, being carried by the lazy waves, was helpless to do anything other than drift slowly through the waters of the ocean.

    2. Candles and soothing music relaxed Tiffany, helping her drift into a peaceful night’s sleep.

    3. Fisherman will usually double check to make sure their boat is moored in their marina so it won’t drift away.

    4. Being carried on the wind, the rogue leaf could do nothing but drift from its forest and into the city.

    5. Not knowing where I really wanted to go in town, I decided to simply drift from place to place, slowly making my way around town.

    Fancy Text Styles for the Name drift

    Add a touch of flair to your profile name, statuses, and messages across popular social platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp, Twitter, and Facebook with these stylish text styles. Elevate your online presence with these unique and eye-catching variations, giving your posts and profile a personalized touch.

    Words related to drift

    Quotes and sayings containing the term drift

    We are trying to stop the murder of innocent people. But on a strategic level, it's how do we keep this from escalating out of control, if you get my drift on that.

    – James Mattis

    I drift like a cloud, Across these venerable eastern lands, A journey of unfathomable distances, An endless scroll of experiences... Lady Zhejiang here we must part, For the next province awaits my embrace. Sad wanderer, once you conquer the East, Where do you go?

    – Tom Carter

    To drift is to be in hell; to be in heaven is to steer.

    – George Bernerd Shaw

    The sound will bounce back in the other direction, reducing the noise enough so you're more likely to drift off.

    – Michael Breus

    We were watching it drift away via satellite and it happened to drift past the Oden. It's great, amazing luck, because it was stuck in heavy pack ice, it would have been only a matter of time before it would have been torn apart.

    – Josh Jones

    Washington has allowed talks to drift along, unstable, unproductive, and without a coordinated negotiating team. It appears The President is willing to allow this to continue into the fall.

    – Adam Mount

    Over time they always tend to drift back to their natural harbor -- candidates who are with them on the issues and speak, and even think, like they do.

    – Craig Robinson

    I think we are going to have a slow drift up, everybody is at the beach already and I don't expect a lot of action, in the absence of some kind of market-moving information.

    – Brad McMillan

    I think there's been a tendency in the party to drift a little too far left and I think that's going to disenfranchise a large section of the country, joe represents a sort of a more middle ground where we can bring people together instead of becoming more and more fractious.

    – Tim Reihm

    The weight of money does seem to want to come back into the stock markets and we're more likely to drift up going into the end of the year than to drift down.

    – Terry Torrison

    Can you give more exactness and precision pronunciation for drift in your voice?      

    Upload your voice file here to contribute it with the entire community.

    Record Pronunciation

    About Us

    Ravisankar Mayakrishnan (Author of HowToSay.co.in)

    Ravisankar Mayakrishnan

    Welcome to howtosay.co.in! I'm Ravisankar Mayakrishnan, the author behind the scenes, working tirelessly to bring you a platform that celebrates language and communication. Our platform is designed to assist you in discovering the right words and pronunciations effortlessly. Whether you're learning a new language, improving your communication skills, or exploring the world of linguistics, our tools provide you with accurate translations, clear pronunciations, and useful language resources. Join us on a journey of linguistic exploration and empowerment, where every word is just a click away. Discover more about me and the journey of HowToSay.co.in at About us section.