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Try LingUp Now!Start with a 'd' sound, like in 'dog.'
Follow with an 'r' sound, like in 'run.'
End with 'ɪft', where 'ɪ' is like in 'sit', and 'ft' combines the 'f' and 't' sounds.
d-r-i-f-t
d-r-ee-f-t
d-r-uh-f-t
Same as American
Same as American
The 'd' and 'r' sounds are close together, which can be difficult for some learners.
No, pronounce the 't' clearly at the end.
Ensure the vowel is 'ɪ' like in 'sit', not 'iː'.
A slow movement or change in direction.
/ˈdrɪftˌwʊd/
Wood floating or washed ashore.
/ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
Moving slowly or without control.
/ˈdrɪftər/
A person who moves aimlessly.
The suffix '-wood' in 'driftwood' elongates the word.
The '-ing' ending in 'drifting' adds a nasal sound.
‘-er’ in 'drifter' changes the ending to a softer sound.
Keep your mouth relaxed to transition smoothly between 'r' and 'ɪ'.
Articulate the 'ft' clearly to avoid dropping the ending.
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