Kim Kardashian does it. So does Scarlett Johansson and Katy Perry.
And it turns out many whales also use "vocal fry," the deep, gravelly vocal register these celebrities and a growing number of young American women have taken up.
The Washington PostWomen face criticism for raspy speech. Whales use it to survive
Women face criticism for raspy speech. Whales use it to survive
By Dino Grandoni
02 Mar 2023 · 2 min read
Editor's Note
Scarlett Johansson, Katy Perry and Kim Kardashian all use "vocal fry" — a deep, gravelly vocal register. The Post reports on the "striking" similarities discovered between whales and people.
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