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Default OT: Rise in pitch at the end of every sentence

On 13/06/2021 17:00, JNugent wrote:

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On 13/06/2021 04:50 pm, Commander Kinsey wrote:

Why do some people raise their voice at the end of every sentence? It
sounds like they're asking a question. Glaswegians and Australians are
particularly bad for it. Are they unsure of everything they say and
are seeking confirmation?


It is known as the "rising inflection" or "high rising terminal".


Or the 'Antipodean Interrogative".

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