How to Pronounce "draining"
word
/ˈdɹeɪnɪŋ/
DRAY-ning
/dɹˈeɪnɪŋ/
drAY-ning
Definition
Causing someone to feel very tired or exhausted; also describes something related to removing liquid, like water from a surface.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdɹeɪnɪŋ/
British English
/dɹˈeɪnɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRAY-ning
UK
drAY-ning
Listen in Context
This job is very draining.
Talking with him can be really draining.
The draining system takes water out of the building.
It was a long, draining day at the office.