Diction
How One Speaks
noun
Remember how 言葉 means "language?" Well, the way you "attach" (付き) language to things is your diction. Everyone has their own 言葉つき when they speak. How would you describe your 言葉つき?
言葉つき refers to the characteristics of how one speaks, including the words they choose, how they say them, and their overall speaking style.
The readings for this word are both kun'yomi readings. You've learned both of these readings by now so you should be able to read this on your own.
言葉つきが悪い
to be rough-spoken
言葉つきがきれい
to be beautifully-spoken
言葉つきが良い
to be well-spoken
そのようせいの声は子どもの声だったが、言葉つきはまるで大人だった。
The fairy had a kid's voice, but its wording was as if it was an adult.
あの社員は言葉つきがハキハキしていて好感がもてますね。
That worker's clear diction gives me a good impression.
しばらくぶりに会った友達の言葉つきが随分変わっていてびっくりした。
I was surprised by how much my friend's language had changed in the time since I'd seen him.