" 'Vocal Fry' Creeping into U.S. Speech"

[Tom Zurinskas]

"these 'low, creaky vibrations' have been common since forever"

Not like what's happening now.  It's the ladies putting on airs.  My take is that it takes a relaxed throat to make that sound.  Not uptight.  A California rich girl ho hum attitude.  Above it all.  Fey.  A social power move.  Intentionally practiced.  Valley girl.

I wonder if it's an epiglottal flap.

Tom Zurinskas, Conn 20 yrs, Tenn 3, NJ 33, now Fl 9.
See how English spelling links to sounds at http://justpaste.it/ayk




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> On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 11:32 AM, Ben Zimmer
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> > "these 'low, creaky vibrations' have been common since forever"
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> "Truer words were never spoken."
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