How do you pronounce "drain"?

In American English: /ˈdreɪn/ (DRAYN). In British English: /dɹˈeɪn/ (DR). In Canadian English: /ˈdreɪn/ (DRAYN). In Australian English: /dɹˈeɪn/ (DR).

Is "drain" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdreɪn/ (DRAYN), while in British English it's /dɹˈeɪn/ (DR).

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drain

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/ˈdreɪn/

DRAYN

Syllable Breakdown

dreɪndrain

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