Linguistically Aware

Linguistically Aware - Episode August 12, 2025


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The Secrets of Sarcasm: Exploring Voice Pitch and Perception



Want to learn the secrets behind sarcasm? In this episode, Brooklyn talks about her ongoing research on the perception of sarcasm. Specifically, she talks about a study where she had speakers vary the pitch of their voice in a very systematic way, and then asked listeners to rate how sarcastic it sounded to better understand what it is in someone’s voice that makes them sound sarcastic or not!
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Linguistically AwareBy CJSW 90.9 FM