Chapter
Prosody and Intonation in Different Cultures
This episode discusses how the level of prosody or intonation varies across different cultures, with Scandinavia having much more restricted prosody compared to Latin countries. It emphasizes the importance of being comfortable with silence and avoiding using filler words like "ums" and "uhs" during speech.
Clips
In order to keep your audience interested, it is important to adjust your prosody or intonation to match theirs.
06:00 - 08:49 (02:48)
Summary
In order to keep your audience interested, it is important to adjust your prosody or intonation to match theirs. This is especially true when it comes to voice acting for things like TV commercials or audiobooks.
ChapterProsody and Intonation in Different Cultures
EpisodeMoment 85 - How To Speak So EVERYONE Listens To You: Julian Treasure
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Learn how to improve the variety in your voice, be comfortable with silence, and eliminate filler words by recording yourself and becoming your own coach.
08:49 - 09:39 (00:50)
Summary
Learn how to improve the variety in your voice, be comfortable with silence, and eliminate filler words by recording yourself and becoming your own coach.