Finally a video that doesn't judge vocal fry sufferers. Great job! the world needs more kindness and you contributed to that.

I always knew there was something off about my voice, but never knew what. Your tips SAVED ME COMPLETELY

I have a perspective on vocal fry that’s a little unique, I do this a lot unfortunately (and I hate it!) but I only started doing it since developing chronic fatigue syndrome / myalgic encephalomyelitis. My brain and body get absolutely exhausted to the point where it’s sometimes very difficult for me to make myself food, go to the bathroom, and speak. I’ve had this condition for several years now and it’s completely debilitating, I used to be highly functioning and successful but now I’m on disability. I often feel like I don’t have enough energy to end my sentences strongly, or even to speak normally. I hate that I vocal fry but I find it very hard to control with my new medical condition. Please don’t always autocorrect judge people or assume something about their character based on how they talk/sound, you never know what a person may be going through!!

Well done, Christine. Short, to-the-point and effective.

thank you! at first, I was quite proud of voice frying when it comes to singing. but when I’m talking it becomes a bit of a nuisance since I technically have it 24/7 ❤

I would like to see you giving a lesson to a sufferer being tutored to eliminate vocal fry. Would be interesting to see them return to normal.

You have the best energy. I am so glad I found your videos. This is the model for clear, confident speech I have needed. It is hard to know how to use your voice to be taken seriously as a woman, and to have what you're saying be taken at face value: way too often I have dealt with people reading into what I'm saying with an oddly passive-aggressive interpretation, and I think it may be because of the fry in my voice, which comes from being shy and anxious because of this kind of misinterpretation, and fear of being labeled as "aggressive" as a woman who is simply communicating plainly and directly. It is a vicious cycle!

Being a female and having this is so annoying. At first I thought it was because of acid reflux but ig not. It's so irritating because people assume I'm doing it on purpose, they think it sounds gross like I have something in my throat or they just find it annoying. Personally I hate it because I don't like the sound and it makes it hard to sing 😭I wanted to be a singer but with this is seems impossible 😔

This was really instructive, thank you.

I speak with vocal fry sometimes and I hate it. It happens when I get lazy when speaking. I also have a higher voice which I find annoying as well so when I try to speak lower I tend to vocal fry 😫

I think I occasionally have vocal fry. I find it kind of annoying the hate that it gets because at the end of the day we all have unique voices and that should be okay. I would like to not as it sometimes feels like its hurting my throat when I have been doing it for a long time. I have ADHD and anxiety , I think I use vocal fry in situations where I am trying my hardest to "mask" or pay attention in formal discussion as it requires so much of my energy. I also notice some fry in my voice as I can speak in a lower tone. I think when I am truly enjoying the conversation , focused , not anxious and not feeling the need to mask my "true" voice comes out and it feels "healthier". I feel like my masking as well as being an introvert has kind of gotten in the way of finding my true voice as I feel I have had to wear "many hats" to keep a job and function in normal society to the point where I don't know how to "reset". I do appreciate this video as you didn't stigmatize the hell out of it. Most videos have such a misogonystic undertone , using the word 'valley girl" and expressing that vocal fry is an "epidemic". I almost feel that these people think that woman intentionally /have adapted to a "raspy/sexy baby voice" to seem sexy or cool. It's annoying. I am not American and I have vocal fry sometimes. Some people speak differently. That should be ok. Thanks for keeping this informative and neutral.

This instructor is so professional and amusing at the same time. I'm a Filipino working for a call center that serves American customers, and I think for all those years I kind of developed a vocal fry, it's not my intention but I think it's a combination of years of bad sitting posture and not knowing how to resonate my voice properly. May I have some tips on how to sustain and improve my voice in this daily job of speaking with people (8hrs a day/5x a week) ? My voice is literally my bread and butter 😅

Wow, you have a beautiful mind and heart! You are infinitely appreciated

thanks for the video ☺️

Excellent! Thank you!! I have subscribed!

These are very helpful techniques! I don’t have serious fry, but am doing a lot of recording and do sometimes have a creak at the end. Very nice video!

I didn't notice that vocal fry was a thing until recently. Having viewed some videos on the topic, I'm reminded of this author whose subject matter is AI and its adverse impacts. Her name is Whitney Webb. As I have seen several of her videos, I wondered if anyone would bother to listen to her and say whether she speaks in vocal fry. There's something pronounced about how she expresses in this regard.

Thank you! This video was great! I have vocal fry and as a professional I think it diminishes my message. I’ll start using that visualization!

I am a 13 year old male with a range of B1-C4 chest voice (Tessitura is F2 - F3). I am trying to ensure that I do not fry when reaching C2 and B1. This video was very helpful.

Tips start at 4:17 !

Unfortunately, vocal fry is something all extremely deep voices suffer from... if we want it or not. It takes a lot to get our vocal folds moving, and often times, on articulation points, they like to open up just a hair and let everyone hear us creak. My average vocal frequency is 77Hz, but no matter how hard I try, if I say "Uh" or "Um", I shoot down to as low as musical note A0 (27.5Hz) in vocal fry... I am still in modal voice at 40Hz, though, I should add.

Hi Christine I really would like to Say Thank you for Making these videos to Help And I actually came across your channel and videos pretty accidentally in all honesty!And when I the Title What to do if your voice is too loud ?It might sound crazy but this issue is Always my entire life been a source of Struggle and Annoyance and It has brought me to the point of When someone brings it to my attention and we know there are different ways to do that Like could you lower you voice just a bit “All the way too OMG your so loud ,Stop yelling ,Why are you yelling ,Etc etc And It’s now to the point where it’s a button for me it just Zaps me I mean obviously It’s something I don’t know how to control it’s like it’s hooked to my personality I’m a passionate speaker in any facet and when I get excited or adamant or any variation of emotion my Volume Follows and it only goes up !lol And I’m watching your video you said if someone ask you to lower your voice then i basically start almost whispering Lol and that doesn’t last And after that I noticed this video and this I feel can also be hooked to my volume And the fact that I obviously have been pushing my vocal folds by talking to loud and now I do have this vocal fry !Im working on it and I am watching and listening more than once I just really wanted to say thank you And if you have other thoughts or resources I would greatly appreciate it

I have realized i try to lower my voice coz people don't listen to me because I have a high voice . Then I speak lower which gives me vocal fry , which people don't take seriously . I CANT WIN

Thank you for such really professional explanation for vocal fry! I have a question, as a non-native English speaker, KZfaq videos told you if you want to sound like an American, you need to place your voice in your chest and your voice placement should not be in mouth. First, vocal cords are not in the chest; second, when I try to put my voice down "in" my chest, I found I got vocal fry... (in your video, the reason seemed that I pushed my "pitch" or voice down). I think the voice in your chest is not really meaningful, from your professional view, what does "voice in chest" mean and how do you do that? And I attached a video link below, at 1:39 when the third boy started to speak, I can tell immediately he has American accent and I think he is the only one in interview who acquires native speaker level accent. It's nothing about how he pronounces a specific word, but overall, he sounds like American, but I can't tell what tricks makes him different from other kids. If you know, please let me know. Thank you! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b7JgerJhq83ZZJs.html&ab_channel=TeacherMike%E9%BA%A6%E5%85%8B%E8%80%81%E5%B8%88 I'm not sure if you are interested in making videos about how to reduce foreign accent in speaking English, but that might be a thought.

Now there's nasal fry to contend with. It's what it's name suggests. I coined it for popular political writer/video talker Whitney Webb. I appreciate your video for improving my understanding of the underpinnings of VF. I noticed the lack of upward oomph that results in the constricted, forced creakiness. That seems to be exacerbated in speakers with the habit of talking far too quickly. The super-fast thing is big in the segment of vlogosphere denizens that competes for the title of "smartest." Fast speech means running out of breath too often. They say cursive is a dying skill. Mellifluous speech is going away too. It can all be restored.

I have a theory vocal fry is associated with not stepping into our own power and authentic selves/being vulnerable these days there’s more of that. Older generations seem to have clearer voices naturally . Femininity isn’t as celebrated either . I don’t think we feel comfortable being in the feminine anymore . I think it’s an energetic subconscious thing

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Ik this comment is abit late but I'm a person who has a really deep voice ( 58 Hz / C - 1 Bass ) but the problem is that I believe the deepness of my voice is dueto medium vocal fry, I'm not saying it's smth good, it's really really annoying cause I speak with people online all the time and no one get to understand what I'm saying because of that issue, so I wanna know any exercises that can get rid of my vocal fry but at the same time keep how deep my voice is cause I really wanna become a VA one day and that's like my biggest dream since I was a kid

i find myself speaking with vocal fry and i feel like i lose my voice often because of it. if i talk long enough, my throat gets sore and my voice starts to give out. im thinking it might be connected

Interestingly the same people who criticize vocal fry, criticize your uptalk tone as well.

Popular? I've been told so many times by so many people that my voice gets on their nerves!

I always hear this in young American women. I can only put up with it if it only a little at the ends of some words, but all of the time it grates on me 😬

I don't mind "judging" at all. Vocal Fry Bad! I have abused my voice over the years, having spent nearly 30 years as a teacher speaking (screeching?) to crowds of unruly teens in a high school art room. So, yeah, when I strain my voice I also get a bit of vocal fry at the end of the day. It's no big deal. On the other hand, I do HATE the deliberate affectation of vocal fry and up-speak just as I hate that some kids still wear their pants cinched down under their butts. But hey, if they can tolerate me still teaching at 98 years of age, I guess I can endure their youthful idiosyncrasies.

I suffer from the creak of others' voices!

This has surpassed being a trend. Local news reporters across the country speak as though they grew up in Southern California. Almost all commercials, radio & television, reflect this as well. The same is true for modern movies & shows. It sounds as though permanent damage is being done. If this continues, and the majority of the populace sounds this way when they speak, we will be living in an even more homogenized culture. Ultimately, it makes the speaker sound robotic and lifeless, unable to convey emotion.

I hear vocal fry in both men and women but it seems more women use it. But I do agree with Christine, your voice, your choice. But it's my choice not to listen to you or hire you. Beware of trends like face tattoos and vocal fry. Thanks for this video.

I'll judge, if the situation allows it. I think some people think vocal fry makes them sound more sophisticated, or maybe more authoritative, but it really just sounds annoying, at least to a good number of people. So I try to tactfully let people know what I think of it. It is annoying and grating, so it can be a charitable act to let people know. It's like letting your buddy know that he smells and should take a shower, especially if you're going somewhere to socialize. He might just thank you for letting him know.

Why don't they call it 'vocal creak'. That's what it sounds like.

Omg I hate that I talk like this 🥲

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Vocal fry is SOOOOOOO irritating. Trend? I wish oh I wish it would GO AWAY!! It sounds HIDEOUS!

It's so annoying! So is up-speak. Prevalent on tv and commercials now.

sounds like a belch to me.

Lack of control. People have not learned how to _speak_ . They start a sentence all loud and clear and nice and as they reach the end they start this vocal fry, mumble, lose their breath, lower the volume or all of these together. This does not bode well with how _impatient_ people are as listeners. People do not leave room for _any_ pause, they do not give the speake time to complete their response comfortably. Even now, you, as you read this text, you've _already_ formed an opinion on this comment, not only without thinking about its contents but _even before you've read it in its entirety_ . This leads to people attempting to respond both quickly (ie with no delay) and at a quick pace (ie sayeverythingallatoncewithoutanyconcernforclarityoremphasis). No thinking, no evaluation, just "it's my turn to yell/shout".

It’s a social fad and women are falling into it. When their voice starts creaking at the end of sentences, I can’t understand what they are saying. Also it sounds really bad when they do this . I don’t think it is proper speech and that it should be corrected

Just stop it. Simple.