Your Voice Speaks Volumes
Jane Setter
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Your Voice Speaks Volumes
by Jane Setter
Published
2021
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pages
240
ISBN-13
9780192843029
Description
Why do we speak the way we do, and what do our voices tell others about us? What is the truth behind the myths that surround how we speak? Jane Setter explores these and other fascinating questions in this engaging introduction to the power and the science of the voice. 0The book first takes us on a tour of the sounds in our language and how we produce them, as well as how and why those sounds vary in different varieties of English. The origins of our vast range of accents are explained, along with the prejudices associated with them: why do we feel such loyalty to our own accent, and what's behind our attitudes to others? We learn that much of what we believe about how we speak may not be true: is it really the case, for instance, that only young people use 'uptalk', or that only women use vocal fry? Our voices can also be used as criminal evidence, and to help us wear different social and professional hats. Throughout the book, Professor Setter draws on examples from the media and from her own professional and personal experience, from her work on the0provenance of the terrorist 'Jihadi John' to why the Rolling Stones sounded American.
Subjects
Bible
Grammatical institute of the English language. Part 1
Speaking solutions
Speak With Distinction (Booklet and Cassette)
Teaching pronunciation
The only sure guide to the English tongue: or, New pronouncing spelling book
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Your Voice Speaks Volumes?
This edition of Your Voice Speaks Volumes has approximately 240 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Your Voice Speaks Volumes?
For most readers, Your Voice Speaks Volumes typically takes between 5h 0m and 3h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 60,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 60,000 words
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What is the word count of Your Voice Speaks Volumes?
The estimated word count for Your Voice Speaks Volumes is approximately 60,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Your Voice Speaks Volumes?
Your Voice Speaks Volumes was written by Jane Setter.
When was Your Voice Speaks Volumes published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2021. The original work may have been published on a different date.