English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Drench Pronunciation
Drench is pronounced DRENCH, IPA /ˈdrɛntʃ/.
DRENCH
US /ˈdrɛntʃ/ · UK /ˈdrɛntʃ/
Syllables: DRENCH (1 syllable)
verb: To make something or someone completely wet.
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Drench in a Sentence
- One shower was enough to drench us both.
- Drench the sponge and wring it out twice.
- A burst pipe drenched the carpet overnight.
Common Mispronunciations of Drench
Not DRENSH
This ch belongs to church, so the word closes like bench.
Not duh-RENCH
Begin the r while the d is still being released, with no vowel between them.
Tip: Drenched and drenching hold the same short e throughout.
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