How to Pronounce "drain"
word
/ˈdɹeɪn/
drayn
/dɹˈeɪn/
drayn
Definition
As a noun, a drain is a pipe or hole that carries away water or other liquid. As a verb, it means to let liquid flow out, or to slowly use up energy, money, or other resources.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdɹeɪn/
British English
/dɹˈeɪn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
drayn
UK
drayn
Listen in Context
Water is going down the drain.
Please drain the pasta before serving it.
This game can drain your phone battery fast.
All that extra paperwork really drains me by the end of the day.