How to Pronounce Drive-by

To pronounce "drive-by", say DRIV-eby — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

DRIV-eby

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💡 Tip for remembering “drive-by”

"drive-by" has 2 syllables: driv-eby. It rhymes with wry and exemplify, if that helps it stick.

What does drive-by mean?

noun

  1. A crime, such as a shooting, carried out from a moving vehicle.

adjective

  1. (of a crime etc) Carried out from a moving vehicle.
  2. Done quickly or in a cursory manner.

Words that rhyme with drive-by

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drive-by"?▾

"Drive-by" has 2 syllables: driv · eby.

What does "drive-by" mean?▾

Drive-by: A crime, such as a shooting, carried out from a moving vehicle.

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