How do you pronounce "drained"?

In American English: /ˈdreɪnd/ (DRAYND). In British English: /dɹˈeɪnd/ (DR). In Canadian English: /ˈdreɪnd/ (DRAYND). In Australian English: /dɹˈeɪnd/ (DR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdreɪnd/ (DRAYND), while in British English it's /dɹˈeɪnd/ (DR).

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drained

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/ˈdreɪnd/

DRAYND

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dreɪnddrained

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