How to Pronounce Draining

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdɹeɪnɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “draining”

"draining" has 2 syllables: drain-ing. It rhymes with waning and pertaining, if that helps it stick.

What does draining mean?

verb

  1. To lose liquid.

    “The clogged sink drained slowly.”

  2. To flow gradually.

    “The water of low ground drains off.”

noun

  1. The practice of exploring drains, tunnels, or sewers.
  2. The process by which something is drained or emptied.

adjective

  1. That drains.

Words that rhyme with draining

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

waningpertainingstrainingfeigningsustainingtrainingreigningmaintainingremainingcomplainingretainingentertaining

Related words

killingexhaustingdebilitatingdryingflowingflushingdesiccationchannelling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "draining"?▾

"Draining" has 2 syllables: drain · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "draining"?▾

The IPA transcription of "draining" is /ˈdɹeɪnɪŋ/.

What does "draining" mean?▾

Draining: To lose liquid.

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