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Pay attention and I promise youll start noticing these patterns in nearly every casual conversation you listen in on. The other tying vote is dropping the t, as stated above or over pronouncing the t to make up for the cur-an, moun-an folk. Let me explain this simple thing to you dummies. Fabulous opinions everybody: a terrific discussion! 10 years later, it has infected our speech everywhere in North America. Vocal fry irritates the hell out of me! its so not fairah!!. Its not just insincere, its rude, as if theyre annoyed at having to say it. You can shream ashuss g t v. The 2021 Dream Home is looking good and wanting you to win it. Like things like like because its just, like, beyond ubiquitous and you already know about it. It seems to be many white females that Im noticing using this trend. Spot on! Psychologicaly though my theory is that women want to be listened to and they do it subconsciously to be heard and for people to pay attention to them. (Mark Memmott, the standards and practices editor, has addressed some of those issues in the past.). I agree I cannot stand the fact that 90% of the population is now using the work awesome in a context and place that has nothing to do with its actual meaning. METAPHORICALLY no one? Hansen strives to make quality performance accessible to everyone, whether as a performer, creator, strategic leader, or coach. or common mispronunciation: Realtor, not Real a tor. Thats what it sounds like and it annoys me. It was made popular by chef Gordon Ramsden. Misnomer is now used when what is really meant is misconception. These are two different words with different meanings. fer instead of for (are they hillbillies?!) I like to call this Laundry Listing because it is like they are giving you this boring laundry list of things. This is certainly not limited to lower social groups; its becoming endemic in very educated middle class professionals. Didnt sonds like Di-int, Couldnt sounds like Cou-int. Like any job, radio journalism requires training. Is it the c thats throwing them, or are they getting it confused with the word anxious? Its far from the only silent letter in spoken English. My god, every single female and some of the males end every sentence like its a question. I dont buy the argument that this is an empowering trend for women. In the Fresh Air episode about criticism of young women's voices she said,"People are busy policing young women's language, and nobody is policing older or younger men's language.". Jackie Fortir is a healthcare reporter for StateImpact Oklahoma and part of the NPR-Kaiser Health News partnership. The kids immediately say, I cant read cursive. Listeners have concerns about grammar, and filler words such as "um," "like" and "so." Yes indeed, these annoying trends are now common to stupid people the world over believe me, mainly most likely due to easier access to media such as world news media, social media, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, self obsessed attention seeking wannabe famous so called influencers, etc. The Alexis character on Schitts Creek has raised this to a hilarious satire. 2) pumped and stoked for excited Its almost excusable (almost) to hear uptalk from an entry level early 20-something, however, Im really not sure how a middle aged VP becomes an uptalker. Im like my husband uses it for every single thing. It makes the person listening want to say Please, just get to the point!, Can I just add..yeh yeh yeh yeh.. (in a convonot a song chorus. I wonder ifnah, prolly not. Thats my new pet peeve and I wish I knew a way to counsel him on it! And singing involves a Melody AND talent. E.g. Its not a conscious thing. 4) Replacing the good old annoying no problem with the nearly arrogant no worries. This is such a great article, thank you for pointing out all the stupid add-ins people use that are so annoying to me. Im wondering if there is a name for a pattern Im noticing when people start listing bullet point details. Manhattan is apparently now Manhadden. But journalists can sound clear without all sounding the same. 1 the misuse of I Soooooo, its bad enough when girls speak that way but, when a guy does it, I know were in trouble. I hear these daily with the younger crowd at work, and it has become an epidemic, catching on with even older folks. While editing a piece, he found himself imagining the words spoken by a more white voice instead of his own. None of these up-and-coming phrases ever appear in scripts that I read for actual voice-over jobs or auditions. Stories on NPR and This American Life have tackled the phenomenon of "vocal fry," that creaky sound you hear when the voice drops to its lowest register. Sorry for the typo of the when it should have been they. Lately, I have noticed by newscasters and others on TV the word expecially, which of course does not exist. So, after reading literally every single comment, I am pondering the question; is it ironic that were all complaining about an enormous range of vocal variants (or variations?) Sadly, I dont think these trend will die out. Love thatNo problem. Sounding clear and natural on air takes time and practice. attack becomes attawwk; radio becomes rawwdio. Help. What is that??? Wait, what is the worst, because it pretends to be clever and original, and is the polar opposite of both. an unconscious parroting of other pundits? If it tickles, don't back off, you're doing it right! Gosh ny chief hates include the words we are expected to use in public so we do not appear too assertive or pushy. Change out. It seems to me that the average persons way of communicating has become more casual in professional situations because it has become taboo to correct others in academic settings. Im not sure if this was mentioned, but it seems to be an epidemic to list things and use the same pitch patterns ( high, medium, then lower). Really finished yet?). This post has garnered SO many comments like yours, so hopefully, you will feel vindicated that you arent the only one hearing and being frustrated by these things. We receive a regular stream of complaints about how reporters and hosts talk on air. For more information, please see our And then those styles get copied and go viral and pretty soon you hear it everywhere. Its funny but also sad that the ways of the world, and so many traditions and really important things are not being passed down to the next generation. You forgot the most annoying example of all: that of swallowing the t Im the middle of a word, together with a glottal stop. Its a virus spreading. They're actually choosing their path and doing the steering.". The So at the beginning of every answer to a question, the Vocal Fry, the Upspeak all irritate me beyond all measure. She found that people over 40 heard the utterance without any creak as more authoritative, while people under 40 found both clips authoritative. So what if someone tags right at the end of their sentence? It's not just one part of America or one slice of America," he said. ", Another listener from Minnesota wrote that "millennial correspondents" who speak with vocal fry "seems to counter NPR's high standards. To me, it sounds like theyve actually forgotten to end the word and let that final syllable continue to sound out for an extended period. One thing journalists I spoke to said: They're real people and they'd like to sound real too. It makes my skin crawl, when people say are, when it is PRONOUNCED, OUR!!! I have heard meara and arrow instead of error. After Sanders and his panelists discussed a mysterious case of American diplomats in Cuba suffering from a possibly psychosomatic illness, listeners wrote that his tone had been too light-hearted for a serious subject. Even if the people indulging in these patterns have an incredibly high IQ, the patterns work against them by making them: Despite all the detriments of allowingthose patterns to unconsciously creep into your own conversational lexicon, people are falling prey at rapid rates. As a result, my tolerance for vocal tics is definitely lower than it used to be. As in, Yo, Im tellin you, shtraight up, this thing is yuge, aight?, Yes, no I dont like all of those bad habits either AND the inverse No, yes we should all be aware these speech patterns are happening increasingly.. Their whole speach pattern changes. This is what annoys me and I am a woman. Jessica Hansen, one of the voices of NPR's funding credits and its in-house vocal coach, helps reporters hone their voices for air. . For me, the whole So thing is one of these pet peeves that makes me want to smash whatever device Im hearing the word played upon. Different than makes no sense. The problem is is that.. And, for the sake of diplomacy, keeping the peace, or not wanting to appear to be snobbish or hurtful, we have simply stopped giving each other constructive criticism regarding our flaws. Chris Beck in his article in SpliceToday.com describes it best, "Michael Barbaro of the New York Times' The Daily podcast, sounds like he's in his death throes in the final two words of every sentence he speaks, and then he's able to miraculously revive himself instantly to begin the next one. I have heard infants using words like this when they are learning, but to hear it coming from the mouth of a grown woman? The reason is because. I have heard several other women speak this way and it grates on my nerves. People complained that young, female reporters rasped their voices in an unprofessional way. There are so many of these annoying speech patterns and they are contagious. Thanks Ava for your note. Valspeak is, like, short for the way Valley Girls talk that was, like, you know, so big Frank Zappa sang about it in 1982. Theres no k sound in the word, yet many people want to pronounce it as though there is. I want to post it on Facebook. Whenever I hear someone begin a statement with Look, I long to interrupt and say, Im looking.. I dont claim to speak perfect English but these are things every child learns in grade school. As far as voice sounds, I do hear vocal fry on occasion and I notice men do it as well as women but women are more often chastised for it. I do think it bothers some more than others, and once you key in on ityou hear it all the time, and it becomes more like nails on a chalkboard. Anyone who thinks these things dont (or shouldnt) matter should think again. Its bazaar. That said, Boston's local morning guy, Bob Oakes, has a legendarily annoying voice. Eleanor Beardsley, and other unique female radio voices. So So, youll also find this one at the beginning of a sentence, namely as a way to manage the conversation and sound fairly authoritative (or condescending). a. period. It may have been the one I just quoted. Super annoying! Yep, that's right. Like yourself, Im thinking its a trend. Also not pronouncing a t in a word. I started listening to podcasts regularly in the past year and find that I really zero in on speech patterns since Im not distracted by how the speaker looks or moves. Youve covered it all, including the Yes, no stupidity. A lazy speech habit that grates on my nerves is the use of Also too. If I am in another room from the TV and a female news anchor is speaking, it seems all I can hear are explosive ah and eh sounds. If you really sit down and read every word its a fascinating phenomenon. Having it as part of your daily living is different from going on TV or radio and having everyone hear it in a professional context. I dont consider it thoughtful because the next word follows immediately. An awful conversational bridge. I didnt know there was a word for that! They dont even allow their white announcers in Texas to sound like theyre from Texas! And yes they sound condescending. 'Voice' Author Explores Accents, Language And What Makes A Tone Sexy writer John Colapinto says the development of vocal structures may have been the key to humans' becoming the dominant species. You should receive an employer of the year award. The tone, rhythm, and inflections grate on the ear. But of-ten sets my teeth on edge. That authenticity is key to NPR's original mission to "celebrate the human experience as infinitely varied." If we could get the Australians to leave home we could return the island to its original (European) use. As opposed to what? I find the lisping oddly intriguing particularly on Chick-Fil-A commercials because of their run-in with those who accuse(d) them of homophobia. Theres another pronunciation of words that drive me to distractionor in this case I should say diSHtraction. Thank goodness I stopped listening to American mainstream news with all their Aussie employees. The fact of the matter is that the matter is not predicated upon fact, that its merely opinion or rumor, and that a huge majority of the time its from a political pundit whos paid by the broadcast network to establish a strawman argument to knock down the entire position of the other political pundits (not paid by the network). I am particularly by the long, drawn out letter r at the end of a word: culturrrrr. It totally baffles me. And that is how I found your comment lol! I appreciate your attention to the proper usage of the English, especially since its NOT your native language, and the respect you hold for it. You missed uh, um, well you know( the three words used together). Pronouncing str like shtr as in shtrong shtrange. Videos, I get by with closed-caption options, otherwise just NO. If you cant say it right how can you spell it correctly. They are also signaling their frustration that they cannot complete their thoughts. i agree, it drives me insane , they sound like 4 year olds. This Americanism was adopted by upper-crust young Englishmen in the 1920s who imagined it made them sound cosmopolitan. Who started this Have a good one! trend anyway? I am now annoyed by the nasal and elongated pronunciation of me, voiced by women. Back in the day you would be fired for delivering news that way. I have been trying to figure out why so so many people in TV commercials speak with a lisp. Its become hugelycommon, even among expert speakers during formal interviews (just listen to NPR while various experts are interviewed). Alison MacAdam April 30, 2015. Credit: Emily Jan. Argh!!! YES! Public radio should mean that all voices, relaying solid reporting, are respected enough to inform the country. Listening to NPR is what got this whole thing started a few years back But now these patterns are showing up everywhere. For example, a word with almost any vowel (most commonly an a) is pronounced, instead of with the actual long or short vowel sound for that letter, with a somewhat nasal awww ie the schwa. Finally, it is a bid to keep the floor. Allison Shelley/NPR ", It's not quite clear where the style comes from, but Mae West is often cited as an example, so it's not a new phenomenon. It has an r in it (two , to be pendantic) and I am not a child. Even if something just happened and I witnessed it with him. Its come to the point that Im grateful when a guest says Youre welcome at the end. However, the habit of young womens talk that no one has mentioned is the tendency to cluster words together in extremely fast phrases within sentences, a habit which once I notice, becomes increasingly irritating. I also cannot stand everyone using the word Amazing to describe everything that is good. However preservation of correct grammar, and beauty of the English language is important to me and I refuse to adapt botching of the language. My dad was from Canada of English heritage. I cant stand to hear it, like nails on a chalkboard young ladies, please correct yourselves!!! Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Sauvignon Sauv in- yoh (silent n) not Sauv in- yawn. Or is this merely habit? No statement can ever, ever stand on its own without an intensifier. and I was totally unprepared for it? So is a completely disingenuous and idiot transfer. Beyond annoying. But I have to make one addendum to the use of right? (a word I view as a form of conversational bullying). Its good to see I am not. Also the use of words kiddo and doggo. Good English dictates brevity as a virtue; much, is redundant here. What happened to Have a good day/afternoon/evening/morning ? The over use of the word like doesnt bother me too much. I am a voice artist as well and I make SURE there is no creaks in my work! As a mother of 2 teens, I can certainly relate. Their thinking is that they are being fake if they change up. It infuriates me, especially if NPR is on before my coffee. Most examples have been covered here. Cant find a term for my 2nd pet peeve listing options with an affected inflection for each as in . why do young women want to sound freaky? Awesome and absolutely. Also, ahhhhh, ahhhhhhh when they see a puppy or baby or receive a gift, etc. 4. The vocal pattern that annoys me endlessly is when women talk like little girls when they add UH to the end of words. Lets not forget the increasingly common tyoo in lieu of two, to, or too. And, while you're at it, also check out Amanda Hess' take on the vocal-fry debateaka Why Old Men Find Young Women's Voices So Annoyinghere. much more easily. Those experiences felt like subtle whitewashing of his voice. Drives me crazy every time. As an american transplant living in Germany, the phrase I noticed most from my European colleagues is quite some. Not included in the list, which usually includes vocal fry, is this mouth full of potato way of speaking that UK millennials in particular display. I seem to see/hear it all the time nowadays, normally just after someone has clearly explained the facts around something, but the person reading/hearing it feels the need to demand the person giving out the information to Wait! so they can then ask them What?, as though what theyve just heard is complete nonsense, simply because they havent, (or so it comes across), been able to comprehend it the first time around. Ive noticed the inflection is often followed by movement, such as a slight head tilt, nod, hands, or shift of the eyes, presumably as an emphasis. Firstly, I would like to say that I quite enjoyed reading your article. Perhaps Mr. Stein would be willing to hand over the reading honors to him. I couldnt continue to watch. Why do major newscasters use the word That so much!?!? This is teh dropping of the letter g at the end of ing words, ie: singin goin droppin etc. New words, why not? Sorrey and sorry. If I had my way all of the above media types would be banned outright at home, in school and in the workplace, as all of it makes me want to puke. Thanks for your comment and video. Thank gawd to learn Im not the only one who bitches about these assaults on English. The most annoying speech patterns are those of condescending people educated beyond thier intellect. Voice. Real News (Host): When do you think we can fully re-open schools, 5 days/week? Now, once in a while I see the dramatic purpose of such a structure, but every dang time, every single dialogue. "I think of Ira Glass as the king of vocal fry," she said. The only thing more annoying is the continuation of the last syllable in a series of items. Stripping is not music. Double negatives. She has performed guest star roles on NBC's Parks & Recreation and HBO's Veep, working with Amy Poehler and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, respectively. Language is too rich. I do not want to hear anyone speaking with mosquito tones. Some time around the late 90s, early 2000s, it was taken off the graded subjects. For example, Im from the southeastern USA. That holds true for the sources NPR interviews on the air, just as it does for the voices of correspondents and hosts. They also make thespeaker sound less intelligent and sometimes even manipulative. look something like.. this. Anyone who wishes to sound like an idiot is well within his or her rights to do so. One of her favorites is Shtrategy. I recently discovered cursive writing has been dropped, so do schools no longer teach how to construct a sentence? But it sends up sounding so unintelligent and gutless. The whiny and drawn-out words, how can I cite an example? Their tone raises up at the parts of the word I typed in capitals.. I dont watch a lot of TV; but when I do I have to mute all the commercials. ago Agree, I have shuddered more than once when she consistently uses mildly incorrect grammar. OMG! Dont do that-ah! Its so annoying-gah!. Along with that and many other things mentioned here ive also noticed use of the wrong vowel sounds. Remember this rant next time you hear Were all in this together blah blah blah., By the way Im not real keen on the use of repurpose or deconstruct.. So, what weve found in our research is that people tend to add this word as a way to sound informal yet still be an expert.. I think its lazy not to pronounce words correctly. Im so glad I stumbled upon this story which consolidates all the worst habits of TV news people as well as the thread of reader responses. 3. I couldnt agree more, this has been the bane of my existencetil now. context or discernible link to the discussion. Investigating these complaints opens a window into a long-running debate in the public radio community: what or more precisely, who should NPR sound like? I'm happy to have a variety of voices on NPR, but they shouldn't include those that are annoyingly shrill or are using incorrect grammar. There are some new kids on the block this year: In these trying times. If I hear this on TV I change the channel. It is not just annoying, it sounds absolutely ridiculous. ***Follow @JoshVoorhees and the rest of the . Great discussion! By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. My goodness! I may be a little looser with my language, grammar, slang with my close girlfriend than in a business or unfamiliar situation. As in change the sheets or change a lightbulb. Its just annoying affectation and you KNOW they know better but they think it is adding something. There are a lot of great voices too though. I notice my three year old great-grandson now says I really miss you guys when he used to just say I miss you., Some other annoying trends are 1) super, totally and uber for very Another one that I see increasingly in many of those under 40, is known as g-dropping. Moaning is not music. 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