That manner of speaking - xx

Posted: May 19th, 2016 - 10:47 pm In Reply to: These female dictators with the low, gravelly voices are - really annoying. They sound like SM

is called vocal fry. It has become very prevalent among young women especially. Apparently, they feel it gives them gravitas and makes what they say sound more authoritative.

I agree with you that it is annoying and ugly. When I hear someone speak like that, I stop listening. I just want it to stop.

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