How to Pronounce Drained

To pronounce "drained", say DRAIN-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /dɹeɪnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/dɹeɪnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “drained”

"drained" has 2 syllables: drain-ed. It rhymes with restrained and constrained, if that helps it stick.

What does drained mean?

verb

  1. To lose liquid.

    “The clogged sink drained slowly.”

  2. To flow gradually.

    “The water of low ground drains off.”

adjective

  1. Lacking motivation and energy; very tired; knackered.

    “I felt so drained after that three-hour exam that I wanted to sleep for the next week.”

  2. Of a battery, empty of charge; discharged.

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Words that rhyme with drained

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

restrainedconstrainedstrainedascertainedunrestrainedordainedexplainedobtainedattainedunconstrainedingrainedfeigned

Related words

exhausteddeademptyunchargeddepletedguttedwithdrawnfired

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drained"?▾

"Drained" has 2 syllables: drain · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "drained"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drained" is /dɹeɪnd/.

What does "drained" mean?▾

Drained: To lose liquid.

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