The Danish ‘Stød’: The Sound That Changes Meaning
Unlike the singing pitch accents of Sweden and Norway, Danish is defined by the *stød*—a glottal catch or "creaky voice" that acts like a verbal hiccup. This article explores how…
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Vocal Fry: A Generational Sound Change in Progress
That low, creaky sound known as vocal fry has become a source of intense cultural debate, often dismissed as a lazy tic of young women. But is it an annoying…