To pronounce "adrift", say ADR-ift — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
adrift
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"adrift" has 2 syllables: adr-ift. It rhymes with shift and miffed, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Adrift" has 2 syllables: adr · ift.
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