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soft-spo·​ken | \ ˈsȯf(t)-ˈspō-kən How to pronounce soft-spoken (audio) \

Definition of soft-spoken

: having a mild or gentle voice also : suave

First Known Use of soft-spoken

1616, in the meaning defined above

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“Soft-spoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soft-spoken. Accessed 2 Dec. 2021.

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: having a gentle, quiet voice or manner

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