How to Pronounce "drift apart"
expression
ˈdɹɪft/ /əˈpɑɹt
DRIFT uh-PART
dɹˈɪft/ /ɐpˈɑːt
dr-IFT uh-PAHT
Definition
When two people gradually become less close, lose touch, or stop having a strong relationship, often over time and without a big argument.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɪft/ /əˈpɑɹt
British English
dɹˈɪft/ /ɐpˈɑːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRIFT uh-PART
UK
dr-IFT uh-PAHT
Listen in Context
We used to be close, but we drifted apart after high school.
Sometimes friends drift apart when they move to different cities.
My sister and I drifted apart when we both got busy with work.
We didn't fight or anything; we just slowly drifted apart over the years.