How to pronounce drifting
Say it like DRIF-ting. Drifting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRIF).
- DRIF
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drifting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of drifting
American and British speakers say drifting in essentially the same way: /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRIF-ting.
What does drifting mean?
- aimless wandering from place to place
- continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another“a drifting double-dealer”“the floating population”
Words that rhyme with drifting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of drifting.
Questions about saying drifting
How do you pronounce drifting?
Say DRIF-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drifting?
Drifting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRIF). Broken into parts: DRIF · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say drifting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.