The Indian accent is one of the most confusing English accents. Theoretically, the Indians follow British English, using the Oxford and Longman dictionaries. However, when talking about spoken English, the Indians use several words that belong to neither British nor American English. Moreover, they have different intonations and emphasize different consonant and vowel sounds, which …
An old lady voice impression can be achieved primarily by creating a breathy, shaky voice and speaking at a slower pace without the care in the world of what people think of you. In this article, we’ll review some simple tips and methods you can follow to do the old lady voice which might land …
The Asian accent is one of the most common English accents, especially in theaters, in films, and in literature. But it also ranks among the most difficult accents to master. Mispronouncing words and having a heavy accent can de-motivate many people and extend their learning phase. But the process becomes a lot simpler if you …
The voice can become a working tool if it is properly trained to achieve a certain goal. If you need to sound authoritative because you are performing a task where you must express knowledge of a subject, be confident or give orders to others, you can work your voice to project what you want. The …
The voice changes during adolescence thanks to a phenomenon called the “adolescent growth spurt.” Boys will grow about five inches, while girls will grow about four inches. Both genders experience a growth spurt during puberty, but it’s different for boys and girls. The larynx, or voice box, is higher in women than men, and it’s …
If you have set out to know what your voice sounds like to others you first have to establish a connection with your own voice to know it better. First and foremost your voice sounds different to others than how you perceive it. When you speak your voice goes through your body resonators, i.e. your …
Canadian English is one of the biggest obscurities in the English language. While the Canadians follow the British spellings, their pronunciations are closer to the American English. But here’s the thing: both the Britishers and the Americans find Canadian a confusing accent. This speaks more about the difficulty of learning a Canadian accent than we …
Scottish Accent is claimed to be the coolest accent in the UK. But mastering the accent is no easy task – you have to practice the typical Scottish Gaelic mouth movements and sounds. That said, you can sound like a true Scot in no time when you know exactly what to improve. Luckily, this article …
Have you ever wondered if voice changes occur as you lose or gain weight? Experts’ initial findings suggest that voice changes due to extreme weight gain or loss are possible. Here are the detailed explanations for these phenomena below. How Excess Weight Affects Your Voice Although studies on this topic are still ongoing, initial results …
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Have you ever tried to record yourself, yet it gave you goosebumps when you heard it? There’s a significant difference between the actual voice we hear and the recorded one. Here’s the reason behind this phenomenon. Hearing Sounds Through Air Conduction The inner ear contains the auditory systems of your ear. There are several routes …
