How to Pronounce "rifle through"
expression
ˈɹaɪfəɫ/ /ˈθɹu
RYE-fuhl THROO
ɹˈaɪfəl/ /θɹˈuː
rye-FUL throo
Definition
To search quickly or carelessly through something, especially looking for something specific.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹaɪfəɫ/ /ˈθɹu
British English
ɹˈaɪfəl/ /θɹˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RYE-fuhl THROO
UK
rye-FUL throo
Listen in Context
She rifled through her purse to find her keys.
He rifled through the drawer looking for a pen.
The child rifled through the toy box for her favorite bear.
I watched him rifle through the papers, looking really stressed.