How to Pronounce "drive a wedge"
expression
ˈdɹaɪv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɛdʒ
DRYV uh WEJ
dɹˈaɪv/ /æɪ/ /wˈɛdʒ
dRIVE uh WEJ
Definition
To cause disagreement, separation, or conflict between people who were previously close or united.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹaɪv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɛdʒ
British English
dɹˈaɪv/ /æɪ/ /wˈɛdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRYV uh WEJ
UK
dRIVE uh WEJ
Listen in Context
She didn't mean to drive a wedge between her friends.
Gossip can drive a wedge in a family.
Their arguments drove a wedge between the two teams.
Don’t let money issues drive a wedge in your relationship.