drainage

/ˈdreɪnɪdʒ/

Syllables drain·age

Stress DRAIN-age

Phonics Breakdown

drain

/dreɪn/

long ai

age

/ɪdʒ/

soft g

Meaning

the system or process by which water or liquid is drained away

Sound Reference

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drain=/dreɪn/(rain) + age=/ɪdʒ/(village)

Example

Good drainage is essential for healthy soil.