Discussion Forum—A Way with Words, a fun radio show and podcast about language

For some time now, linguists have been studying a style of speaking known as creaky voice. In the United States, it's heard particularly heard among young white women in urban areas. New research about this phenomenon, also known as vocal fry, has been making the rounds on the internet. This is part of a complete episode.

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