How to Pronounce "drifter"
word
ˈdɹɪftɝ
DRIF-ter
dɹˈɪftɐ
DRIF-tuh
Definition
A drifter is a person who moves from place to place without a permanent home or regular job, often wandering for a long time. It can also mean someone who avoids settling down in one place.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɪftɝ
British English
dɹˈɪftɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRIF-ter
UK
DRIF-tuh
Listen in Context
He lived as a drifter for many years, never staying in one town.
The drifter slept under the stars every night.
No one knew where the drifter came from.
After losing his job, Jake became a bit of a drifter, just going wherever life took him.