What is another word for uptalk?
Pronunciation: [ˈʌptɔːk] (IPA) 
Uptalk is a speech pattern where the speaker inflects their voice upwards at the end of a sentence, making it sound like a question. Some synonyms for uptalk include rising intonation, high rising terminal, rising inflection, and upspeak. This speech pattern has been criticized as sounding unconfident, incompetent, and feminine, leading to negative stereotypes. While some people use uptalk naturally in their communication, others may adopt it as a way to fit in or to appear friendly. It is important to recognize that speech patterns do not determine a person's abilities or intelligence, and it is important to judge individuals based on their ideas and actions, rather than how they sound.
