How to pronounce drifters
Say it like DRIF-terz. Drifters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRIF).
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US American/ˈdrɪftɚz/DRIF-terz
UK British/ˈdrɪftəz/DRIF-tuz
- DRIF
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drifters pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of drifters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DRIF-tuz.
What does drifters mean?
noun
- plural of drifter How to pronounce drifter
Questions about saying drifters
How do you pronounce drifters?
Say DRIF-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɪftɚz/. In British English it is /ˈdrɪftəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drifters?
Drifters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRIF). Broken into parts: DRIF · terz.
Is drifters pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdrɪftəz/ (DRIF-tuz).