drift

/drɪft/

Syllables drift

Stress DRIFT

Phonics Breakdown

dr

/dr/

consonant blend

i

/ɪ/

short i

ft

/ft/

consonant blend

Meaning

to move slowly or be carried by air or water; a gradual movement

Sound Reference

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dr=/dr/(dry) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + ft=/ft/(left)

Example

The boat began to drift toward the shore.