How to Pronounce "slow on the draw"
expression
SLOH on thuh DRAW
slu-OH on thuh DRAW
Definition
Describes someone who reacts, answers, or understands something more slowly than others, especially in a conversation or competition.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫoʊ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɹɔ
British English
slˈəʊ/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /dɹˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLOH on thuh DRAW
UK
slu-OH on thuh DRAW
Listen in Context
He was slow on the draw and missed the answer.
Don’t be slow on the draw in class discussions.
Sometimes I’m slow on the draw in the mornings.
Sorry, I’m a bit slow on the draw today—didn’t sleep well.