How to pronounce drainpipe
Say it like DRAYN-pype. Drainpipe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAYN).
- DRAYN
- pype
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drainpipe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- pypeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of drainpipe
American and British speakers say drainpipe in essentially the same way: /ˈdreɪnˌpaɪp/ in the US and /ˈdreɪnˌpaɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRAYN-pype.
What does drainpipe mean?
- A verticle pipe carrying water from the roof gutter down the side of a building; downspout.
- A conduit for carrying rainwater or flood water.
- A pipe that carries wastewater from a bathtub, shower, sink, etc.
Where does drainpipe come from?
From drain + pipe.
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Questions about saying drainpipe
How do you pronounce drainpipe?
Say DRAYN-pype. The American pronunciation is /ˈdreɪnˌpaɪp/. In British English it is /ˈdreɪnˌpaɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drainpipe?
Drainpipe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAYN). Broken into parts: DRAYN · pype.
Do Americans and Brits say drainpipe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdreɪnˌpaɪp/ and the British form is /ˈdreɪnˌpaɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.