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Creaky Voice: Interactional Effects In Production And Perception, Victoria Anita Voorhees
Creaky Voice: Interactional Effects In Production And Perception, Victoria Anita Voorhees
Masters Theses
My thesis investigates creaky voice and how it functions interactionally within social situations, as well as how it is perceived by others. “Creaky voice” happens when a person speaks at their lowest range, also known as their “vocal fry.” This causes “a vocal effect produced by a very slow vibration of only one end of the vocal cords” (Crystal 1997, 98). I am interested in knowing which populations utilize creaky voice most. Additionally, I aim to explore how creaky voice is perceived by others. To conduct this investigation, I have conducted both a production and perception study. Within the production …