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

On 13/06/2021 16:50, 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?


The comedian Rory McGrath christened it the "moronic interrogative" back
in 2004. I've seen it referred to as that in The Times.

Another Dave

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