How to pronounce draining
Say it like DRAY-ning. Draining has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAY).
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- DRAY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Draining pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of draining
American and British speakers say draining in essentially the same way: /ˈdreɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdreɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRAY-ning.
What does draining mean?
- having a debilitating effect“an exhausting job in the hot sun”
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Words that rhyme with draining
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Questions about saying draining
How do you pronounce draining?
Say DRAY-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈdreɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdreɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in draining?
Draining has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAY). Broken into parts: DRAY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say draining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdreɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdreɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.