How to Pronounce "driftwood"
word
ˈdɹɪftˌwʊd
DRIFT-wood
dɹˈɪftwʊd
drift-WOOD
Definition
Wood that has been carried by rivers or the sea and washed up on shore. It is often found on beaches.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɪftˌwʊd
British English
dɹˈɪftwʊd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRIFT-wood
UK
drift-WOOD
Listen in Context
We found driftwood on the beach.
The artist used driftwood to make a sculpture.
The waves pushed driftwood onto the sand.
I picked up some driftwood to decorate my living room.