How to Pronounce Drawling

To pronounce "drawling", say DRAWL-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

DRAWL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “drawling”

"drawling" has 2 syllables: drawl-ing. It rhymes with galling and sprawling, if that helps it stick.

What does drawling mean?

verb

  1. To drag on slowly and heavily; to while or dawdle away time indolently.
  2. To utter or pronounce in a dull, spiritless tone, as if by dragging out the utterance.

noun

  1. The act of speaking with a drawl.

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Words that rhyme with drawling

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gallingsprawlingappallingbawlinglollingsquallingcallingfallingbrawlingmaulinghaulingcrawling

Related words

slowdrawn-outdrawthdeepdrawdolingdrippingdrawsdowndrift

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drawling"?▾

"Drawling" has 2 syllables: drawl · ing.

What does "drawling" mean?▾

Drawling: To drag on slowly and heavily; to while or dawdle away time indolently.

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