How to Pronounce Drains

To pronounce "drains", say DRAINS — one syllable, IPA /dɹeɪnz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/dɹeɪnz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “drains”

"drains" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with remains and manes, if that helps it stick.

What does drains mean?

noun

  1. A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK)

    “The drain in the kitchen sink is clogged.”

  2. An access point or conduit for rainwater that drains directly downstream in a (drainage) basin without going through sewers or water treatment in order to prevent or belay floods.

verb

  1. To lose liquid.

    “The clogged sink drained slowly.”

  2. To flow gradually.

    “The water of low ground drains off.”

Words that rhyme with drains

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

remainsmanesexplainsveinsconstrainsbrainscontainsfeignspertainsreinschainsdomains

Related words

drainpipedrainagesapdebilitateenfeebleavenues

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drains"?▾

"Drains" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "drains"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drains" is /dɹeɪnz/.

What does "drains" mean?▾

Drains: A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK)

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