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“drawl \’drȯl\ v: to speak slower than average while prolonging a word’s vowels; not to be confused with the drunken slurring of cowboys, a drawl is a beautiful thing to hear” quote by Deborah Ford
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““ drawl \’drȯl\ v: to speak slower than average while prolonging a word’s vowels; not to be confused with the drunken slurring of cowboys, a drawl is a beautiful thing to hear ””

Deborah Ford

About This Quote

A drawl, a deliberate slower speech with elongated vowels, can be aesthetically pleasing.

In simple terms: Speaking slowly with stretched vowels can sound beautiful.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate varied speech rhythms.

Themes

language aesthetics communication

Mood

curious appreciative

Type

artistic descriptive

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • storytelling
  • audio design

Key Concepts

linguistics culture

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does a drawl enhance meaning?
  • How does it affect listener perception?
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Overuse may hinder clarity.

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