How to Pronounce "drift along"
expression
ˈdɹɪft/ /əˈɫɔŋ
DRIFT-uh-LAWNG
dɹˈɪft/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
dr-IFT-uh-LONG
Definition
To live or move forward in a relaxed way without clear direction, purpose, or strong effort; to let things happen without actively deciding or pursuing goals.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɪft/ /əˈɫɔŋ
British English
dɹˈɪft/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRIFT-uh-LAWNG
UK
dr-IFT-uh-LONG
Listen in Context
He likes to drift along and see what happens next.
Some people drift along without making big decisions.
After college, I just drifted along for a while.
I'm not really making plans right now, just drifting along and enjoying life.