What is vocal fry?

TL;DR

Emily and Allison discuss their thoughts on vocal fry and its prevalence among different demographics and media platforms.

Transcript

Emily: I'm not going to do upspeak, don't worry, that'll never happen. Do you know about... Unless I'm really what do you think about vocal fry? I can't stand it. I do it so much, I don't know how. No, you really don't. Not to. I love the Human Design podcast with Jenna Zoe, but her co host, who's her junior employee who sort of interviews and pitc... Read More

Key Insights

• 🔈 Vocal fry is a style of speaking characterized by a low, creaky voice and the lack of air support behind the words.
• ☺️ It is commonly associated with a relaxed, lazy speaking style and is often found in certain subcultures or professions.
• ❓ Opinions on vocal fry vary, with some finding it attractive and others considering it annoying or unnatural.
• ❓ Vocal fry can be corrected with proper vocal training and techniques.
• 😒 Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson are examples of individuals known to use vocal fry.
• 😒 Younger generations, particularly women, are more likely to use vocal fry.
• 💅 Vocal fry is not commonly used by straight men, but some gay men may use it.
• 🔉 Vocal fry is often found in certain media platforms like indie music or social media platforms like Tik Tok.

Questions & Answers

Q: What exactly is vocal fry?

Vocal fry is a style of speaking characterized by a low, creaky voice and the lack of air support behind the words. It is often associated with a relaxed, lazy speaking style.

Q: Which demographics are more likely to use vocal fry?

There is no definitive answer, but it is speculated that younger generations, particularly women, and individuals in certain subcultures or professions (such as indie music or Burning Man attendees) are more likely to use vocal fry.

Q: Is vocal fry considered attractive or unattractive?

Opinion on this varies. Some people find vocal fry attractive, associating it with a relaxed and casual speaking style, while others find it annoying or unnatural.

Q: Can vocal fry be corrected?

Yes, with proper vocal training and awareness, individuals can learn to speak without vocal fry by using proper breath support and vocal techniques.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Emily expresses her dislike for vocal fry, particularly when it is used intentionally and not naturally.

• Allison mentions that vocal fry is often associated with an indie rock DJ voice or a relaxed, lazy speaking style.

• They speculate about who commonly uses vocal fry, mentioning Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson as examples.