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Vocal Fry Study Challenges Common Beliefs

Updated 2026-05-14 19:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

Scientists have found that vocal fry, a creaky noise often associated with young women, is actually more common in men. This challenges the popular perception of this speech pattern.

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New Scientist
The creaky noise known as vocal fry that people generally associate with young women – and some find irritating – is actually more common in men
2026-05-14 15:40 UTC
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