Devoicing for Emphasis
I commented to a client about a tendency to devoice when emphasizing a word, and I thought I pass the clarification on to everybody on the blog. The tendency is... Read more
I commented to a client about a tendency to devoice when emphasizing a word, and I thought I pass the clarification on to everybody on the blog. The tendency is... Read more
More on the concept of “flat” with regards to voice and accents. Commenting on a question about the “Flat-A” sound and why even good speakers from NPR who have... Read more
I got an email from a customer with a question about the concept behind the descriptive word flat: I’ve recently bought your Boston accent guide and I’m having a great... Read more
AccentHelp coach Jim Johnson talks through the basics of how the vocal folds work, what impact this has on honesty, and how it affects some accents – or at least... Read more
In the summer of 2011, I spent five days in hot pursuit of the Pittsburgh accent, and I think I’m in love. I had low expectations of this city overall.... Read more
I had the honor of meeting and speaking with Joseph Legree, Jr., a 2009 South Carolina Folk Heritage Award winner. Mr. Legree has been making casting nets for most of... Read more
A follow-up question from a reader about the varied ways that “flat” is used to describe accents: “Are there any accents for which the key concept is rounded? Are there... Read more
AccentHelp coach Jim Johnson goes further into how the soft palate (velum) works, and tricks and tips on how to lift it: The soft palate is especially liable to drop... Read more