How to Pronounce "drift toward"
expression
ˈdɹɪft/ /ˈtɔɹd/, /təˈwɔɹd
DRIFT TORD, tuh-WORD
dɹˈɪft/ /tʊwˈɔːd
drift tuh-WAWD
Definition
To gradually move or change in the direction of something, often without a clear or deliberate plan.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɪft/ /ˈtɔɹd/, /təˈwɔɹd
British English
dɹˈɪft/ /tʊwˈɔːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRIFT TORD, tuh-WORD
UK
drift tuh-WAWD
Listen in Context
The boat began to drift toward the shore.
His thoughts would often drift toward his childhood.
Over time, the discussion started to drift toward politics.
My interests have slowly drifted toward environmental issues in recent years.