About "drench"
How to Split "drench" into Syllables
The word drench is divided into 1 syllables: drench. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- drench — 1st syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of drench:
- IPA: /dɹɛnt͡ʃ/
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📖 Definitions
- drench (third-person singular simple present drenches, present participle drenching, simple past and past participle drenched)
- To cause (someone) to drink; to provide (someone) with a drink.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English drench, drenche (“beverage, drink; cup of drink, specifically a poisoned drink; medicinal potion, specifically an emetic (?)”) [and other forms], from Old English drenċ (“drink; draft, potion; dose (of medicine, poison, etc.)”), from Proto-West Germanic *dranki, from Proto-Germanic *drankiz (“drink; potion; dose”), possibly from Proto-Indo-European *dʰrenǵ- (“to draw, pull; to gulp; to sip”). Doublet of drink (noun). The verb is derived from Middle English...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare drench with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| drench | 1 | drench |
| daring | 2 | dar-ing |
| dairying | 3 | dai-ry-ing |
| droning | 2 | dron-ing |
| drying | 2 | dry-ing |
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