How many syllables in drain?

There is 1 syllable in the word drain.

How to pronounce drain:

drain (verb):: flow off gradually.; to draw off (liquid) gradually or completely

bleed

clean

course

draft

draw (off)

empty

evacuate

feed

flow

flush

milk

pump

purge

run out

siphon

suck

syphon

tap

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