How to Pronounce "the driving force"
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɹaɪvɪŋ/ /ˈfɔɹs
thuh DRY-ving FORS
ðə, ði/ /dɹˈaɪvɪŋ/ /fˈɔːs
thuh dry-VING FAWSS
Definition
The main thing or person that causes something to happen or move forward; the most important reason or energy behind an action or change.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɹaɪvɪŋ/ /ˈfɔɹs
British English
ðə, ði/ /dɹˈaɪvɪŋ/ /fˈɔːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh DRY-ving FORS
UK
thuh dry-VING FAWSS
Listen in Context
Passion was the driving force in her career.
Curiosity is often the driving force behind discovery.
Technology was the driving force of the project.
My kids are really the driving force that keeps me going every day.