How to pronounce spindrift
Say it like SPIN-drift. Spindrift has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIN).
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- SPIN
- drift
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spindrift pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- driftGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spindrift
American and British speakers say spindrift in essentially the same way: /ˈspɪnˌdrɪft/ in the US and /ˈspɪndrɪft/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPIN-drift.
What does spindrift mean?
- Sea spray (clouds of water droplets) blown from the tops of waves by the wind and whipped along the surface of the sea.
- Clouds of sand, snow, etc., whipped along the ground by the wind.
Where does spindrift come from?
The word was popularized in English from the late 19th century by its use in the novels of the Scottish-born author William Black (1841–1898): see, for example, the 1878 quotation.
Questions about saying spindrift
How do you pronounce spindrift?
Say SPIN-drift. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪnˌdrɪft/. In British English it is /ˈspɪndrɪft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spindrift?
Spindrift has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIN). Broken into parts: SPIN · drift.
Do Americans and Brits say spindrift the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɪnˌdrɪft/ and the British form is /ˈspɪndrɪft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.