Vocal Patterns Explored
The conversation delves into the implications of vocal patterns like uptalk and vocal fry, particularly as they relate to women's voices in public discourse. These speech styles serve as social signals, helping women assert their speaking turns in environments where they often face interruptions. Despite their utility, these vocal traits are frequently misunderstood and criticized due to ingrained societal norms surrounding speech.In this clip
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Can you explain what vocal fry and upspeak are, how we use them, and why they exist? Why has vocal fry become a trend? This question is in relation to the episode Episode 255: Use Your Voice with Samara Bay and the clip Rethinking Public Speaking.
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