DRAWL | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Drawl

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

late 16th century: probably originally slang, from Low German or Dutch dralen ‘delay, linger’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: drɔːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds

Short Definition:

speak in slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds

Examples:
  • ‘Suits me fine,’ he drawled

Word: Drawl

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: drɔːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a slow, lazy way of speaking or an accent with prolonged vowel sounds

Short Definition:

slow, lazy way of speaking or accent with prolonged vowel sounds

Examples:
  • a strong Texan drawl

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