How do you pronounce "drift"?

In American English: /ˈdrɪft/ (DRIFT). In British English: /dɹˈɪft/ (DR). In Canadian English: /ˈdrɪft/ (DRIFT). In Australian English: /dɹˈɪft/ (DR).

Is "drift" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdrɪft/ (DRIFT), while in British English it's /dɹˈɪft/ (DR).

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drift

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/ˈdrɪft/

DRIFT

Syllable Breakdown

drɪftdrift

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