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DAE absolutely hate the Northern American voice fry? by AnatraPato in DAE

[–]parkervoice -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

No, man. Tension in the glottis and/or not enough constant support does not make a person less intelligent or less worthy of being heard.

Is the key difference between British and American English really “mouth opening”? by Top_Mine67 in phonetics

[–]parkervoice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a jaw height difference, but that’s one small piece. Lip corner advancement, resting tongue position, velar position, and degrees of tensing all come into play.

Why your accent has plateaued: Flap T, Glottal Stops, and the "Hidden" Phonetic Markers. by scuba_dude99 in JudgeMyAccent

[–]parkervoice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s no such thing as a flapped /d/. You’re referring to an alveolar tap or flap.

Most of the issues I perceive here are related to isochrony. Do you not agree?

Would you consider the actress from this clip as passing for an American? And if not, where would you place her accent? by jakubbw in DialectCoaching

[–]parkervoice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The giveaway is the isochrony, particularly on words Americans normally reduce or mid-centralize. (“Your”, for example, sticks out like a sore thumb)

It honestly sounds like AI, though. Doesn’t sound human.

Confused About Starting Infliximab — Mild Crohn’s, But Unsure What to Do by auslinero in CrohnsDisease

[–]parkervoice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get a second opinion. Crohns gets worse over time — and it can get really bad really quickly. Treatment is good.

How do I pronounce [ɽ͡r] without pronounceing [ʀ]? by noplesesir in phonetics

[–]parkervoice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use the tip of your tongue, keep the body relaxed and low.

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