How to Pronounce Drifter

To pronounce "drifter", say DRIFT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɹɪftə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdɹɪftə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “drifter”

"drifter" has 2 syllables: drift-er. It rhymes with snifter and lifter, if that helps it stick.

What does drifter mean?

noun

  1. (sometimes derogatory) A person who moves from place to place or job to job.
  2. A type of lightweight sail used in light winds like a spinnaker.

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Words that rhyme with drifter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snifterliftershiftershoplifterweightlifterswifterairlifterstifter

Related words

vagrantvagabondhobotravellertramptravelerstraybeggar

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drifter"?▾

"Drifter" has 2 syllables: drift · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "drifter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drifter" is /ˈdɹɪftə/.

What does "drifter" mean?▾

Drifter: (sometimes derogatory) A person who moves from place to place or job to job.

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