How to Pronounce "drive insane"
expression
ˈdɹaɪv/ /ˌɪnˈseɪn
DRYV in-SAYN
dɹˈaɪv/ /ɪnsˈeɪn
dryv ins-AYN
Definition
To make someone extremely annoyed, upset, or mentally disturbed; can refer to both strong irritation or literally causing madness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹaɪv/ /ˌɪnˈseɪn
British English
dɹˈaɪv/ /ɪnsˈeɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRYV in-SAYN
UK
dryv ins-AYN
Listen in Context
Loud noises at night drive me insane.
Sometimes, her questions drive me insane.
This heat is starting to drive me insane.
If I hear that song one more time, it'll drive me insane.