I understand that a string is a 2 words data structure where one word holds the address of the underlying slice of bytes and the word holds the length. Given a variable defined like this a := "a string literal", is there a way to view (or print) the content of the variable in its 2 words format?

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is there a way to view (or print) the content of the variable in its 2 words format?

No, because this is an unspecified implementation detail.

If you are okay with code that might brake: Use reflect.StringHeader. See unsafe.Pointer point (6) on how to do this.

Best not to do this. As said: this is a deliberately hidden implementation detail.