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Pronunciation/Unit 9: Vocal Fry & Up-Speak

Vocabulary

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Vocal Fry

//ˈvəʊ.kəl fraɪ//

"Creaky voice."

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Creaky

//ˈkriː.ki//

"Old door sound."

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Trend

//trend//

"Style."

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Up-speak

//ʌp spiːk//

"Rising ends."

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Habit

//ˈhæb.ɪt//

"Routine."

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Formal

//ˈfɔː.məl//

"Official."

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Professional

//prəˈfeʃ.ən.əl//

"Work."

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Lazy

//ˈleɪ.zi//

"Idle."

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Unsure

//ʌnˈʃʊər//

"Doubtful."

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Register

//ˈredʒ.ɪ.stər//

"Level."

Article

Kardashian Voice 💅

Modern habits to recognize (and maybe avoid in formal settings).

  1. Vocal Fry: The low, creaky, popping sound at the end of sentences. (Kourtney Kardashian).
    • Perception: Bored, lazy, or "cool".
  2. Up-Speak: Rising intonation on statements.
    • Perception: Unsure, young, questioning.

Practice

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Vocal Fry is a... sound.

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Up-speak is...

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In a job interview, Vocal Fry often sounds...

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Up-speak makes you sound...

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Who uses these most?

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Is Vocal Fry harmful physically?

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To fix Vocal Fry...

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To fix Up-speak...

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Is it okay with friends?

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"This is my idea?" (Statement). This is...

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