drawl -
A slow, lazy way of speaking or an accent with unusually prolonged vowel sounds
Aside from his talent and good looks, Matthew McConaughey is known for his southern drawl when he speaks.
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patter -
A repeated light tapping
Being a new mother, Terri's heart filled with joy when she heard the patter of her baby's feet on the floor.
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murmur -
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice
Katy murmured to her best friend Ella so that others couldn't hear her.
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squeal -
A long, high-pitched cry or noise
Peter let out an excited squeal when his package arrived in the mail.
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whisper -
To speak very softly, using breath rather than the vocal cords, especially for secrecy or privacy; also a quiet or secret suggestion or rumor.
The employees whispered to each other that the company might be closing
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babble -
To talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way.
Monica worked at home, and sometimes her 1 year old Charlie sat in her lap, and he babbled away about all sorts of things that she didn’t understand.
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sizzle -
(of food) make a hissing sound when frying or cooking
The hot plate of food was still sizzling when it was brought to the customer's table.
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raucous -
Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise
At the World Cup, the Americans in the audience let out a raucous roar every time their team scored a goal.
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mute -
Being silent
When Betty asked her boss if she could expect a raise in the next year, his mute response implied that the answer was 'No'.
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stammer -
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and with a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words
Once he realized he was speaking to a large crowd, Quentin nervously stammered his way through his speech.
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shriek -
A high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream
The boy let out a shriek as the butterfly landed on his nose and refused to leave.
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tinkle -
To make a light, clear ringing sound
The water would tinkle into the mall's fountain, soothing passing customers.
