How to Pronounce "march to a different drummer"
expression
MARCH to uh DIF-er-uhnt DRUM-er
MAHCH to uh DIF-ruhnt DRUM-uh
Definition
To act or think differently from other people, not following the usual way or group.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɑɹtʃ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɪfɝənt/, /ˈdɪfɹənt/ /ˈdɹəmɝ
British English
mˈɑːtʃ/ /tˈuː/ /æɪ/ /dˈɪfɹənt/ /dɹˈʌmɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MARCH to uh DIF-er-uhnt DRUM-er
UK
MAHCH to uh DIF-ruhnt DRUM-uh
Listen in Context
She likes to march to a different drummer and never follows trends.
My brother marches to a different drummer; he started his own business at 18.
People say I march to a different drummer because I like unusual music.
Don't worry if you march to a different drummer—that's what makes you interesting.