draw out a sound
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- 1 draw out a sound、hold a note
It means to prolong a sound, syllable, word, or sung note rather than ending it at its usual length.
draw out a sound、hold a note
To draw out part of an utterance or hold a sung sound for an extended time.
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อย่าลากเสียงสิ yàa lâak sǐaŋ sì Don't draw out your words. อย่าลากเสียงสิ details
Learning notes
Explanation
ลาก means “to pull or drag,” and เสียง means “voice or sound,” so the expression evokes pulling a sound out. In speech, it can describe lengthening a vowel, syllable, word, or ending. Depending on the tone and context, this may convey emphasis, reluctance, annoyance, affection, or sarcasm; the verb itself does not specify any one emotion. In singing, it can simply mean sustaining a note or part of a lyric.
Usage
It is commonly used when describing someone drawing out a word or ending in conversation. It is also used in singing practice or instruction when a note or part of a lyric should be sustained.
Caution
It does not simply mean “speak slowly.” พูดช้า refers to the overall speaking rate, while ลากเสียง focuses on prolonging particular sounds or words. It also differs from เอื้อนเสียง, which refers to adding melodic turns or vocal ornamentation rather than merely sustaining a sound.
Differences from similar words
1 draw out a sound synonyms
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ยานคาง describes speaking in a slow, dragging drawl and is often critical. ลากเสียง focuses on prolonging a sound and can also be used neutrally for singing.