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Could you speak more slowly vs Could you speak abit more slowly

Both phrases are correct, but "could you speak a bit more slowly?" is more commonly used in English. The addition of "a bit" in the second phrase adds a slight emphasis on the degree of slowness requested.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 1070 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"Could you speak more slowly"

This phrase is a polite way to ask someone to slow down their speech. It is commonly used in various situations where clear communication is important.
  • Nov 11, 2007 ... The correct one is "Could you speak more slowly?" because speak is a verb and you are modifying the action of the verb. Therefore, an adverb, not an adjective, ...
  • Oct 10, 2021 ... "Podría hablar más despacio" means "Could you speak more slowly". First one is the normal present tense of poder, the second one is the ...
  • Jun 27, 2012 ... Hi, Someone is talking very fast and I can hardly follow, so should I say"Could you speak slowly?" or "Could you speak more slowly"?
  • Jul 6, 2021 ... Could you speak more slowly? 6. Sorry, I didn't catch that. [ = "I didn't understand."] 7. Please speak slowly. (or) Please speak more ...
  • May 20, 2019 ... How do you say “Could you speak more slowly?” in French? All related (44).
  • Mar 19, 2017 ... What is the difference between could you speak more slowly? and could you speak slower? ? Similar questions. "i slowly work up to things" is ...
  • May 20, 2019 ... question was : How do you say “Could you speak more slowly?” in German? “Könntest du langsamer sprechen?” (to one person) “Könntet ihr ...
  • May 7, 2011 ... For "could you speak more slowly?" I say "¿Puede hablar más despacio, por favor?" - Lou Ann, de Washington, DC, USA
  • Feb 9, 2022 ... Could you speak more slowly?” Invariably they do. Then I follow up with, “Thank your for you patience with me.” Then they always smile with ...
  • Mar 22, 2021 ... What is the difference between Could you speak a little more slowly? and Could you speak more slowly a little? ?Feel free to just provide ...

Alternatives:

  • could you speak slower?
  • could you please speak more slowly?
  • could you talk a bit slower?
  • could you slow down your speech?
  • could you enunciate more clearly?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"Could you speak abit more slowly"

This phrase is a polite way to ask someone to slow down their speech, with a slight emphasis on the degree of slowness requested. It is commonly used in various situations where clear communication is important.

Alternatives:

  • could you speak a little slower?
  • could you please speak a bit more slowly?
  • could you talk a tad slower?
  • could you slow down just a bit?
  • could you enunciate a bit more clearly?

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