nasal drawl

Frequency: 3.80.4 per million words

describes a drawl where sound comes through the nose

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Examples (20)

  • He spoke with a distinctive nasal drawl.
  • His voice had a distinctive nasal drawl that made him sound perpetually bored.
  • The villain's menacing words were delivered in a slow, nasal drawl.
  • She spoke with a slow, nasal drawl, characteristic of her Southern upbringing.
  • I could barely understand him through his thick, nasal drawl.
  • The old man's nasal drawl made his stories sound even more captivating and folksy.
  • "Well, I do declare," she said, her voice a perfect imitation of a southern belle's nasal drawl.
  • I found his constant nasal drawl slightly irritating, especially early in the morning.
  • You could always recognize him by his unmistakable nasal drawl on the phone.
  • Despite his nasal drawl, he was a very articulate and insightful speaker.
  • His accent had softened over the years, but a hint of that nasal drawl remained.
  • The actor adopted a thick nasal drawl for his character, perfectly capturing the regional accent.
  • The clerk answered my question with an annoying nasal drawl, as if I were bothering him.
  • A lazy nasal drawl betrayed his relaxed demeanor, despite the urgent situation.
  • His nasal drawl immediately gave away his Midwestern roots.
  • You could hear the nasal drawl in her voice over the phone, even with the poor connection.
  • Is that nasal drawl of his natural, or is he putting it on?
  • He tried to hide his nasal drawl when addressing the formal committee, but it was still noticeable.
  • Despite his sharp suit and confident demeanor, his slightly nasal drawl hinted at a more humble background.
  • The teacher often mimicked the student's nasal drawl in a playful way, encouraging clearer speech.