More men speak like girls, study shows.

This process is known as "uptalk" or "valleygirl speak" and has in the past been associated with young females, typically from California or Australia.

But now a team says that this way of speaking is becoming more frequent among men.

The findings were presented at the Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America in California.

"We found use of uptalk in all of our speakers, despite their diverse backgrounds in socioeconomic status, ethnicity, bilingualism and gender," said Amanda Ritchart, a linguist at the University of California who led the research.

"We believe that uptalk is becoming more prevalent and systematic in its use for the younger generations in Southern California," she added.

Source.

SoCal. Well that, like, makes sense. But like, you know, whatever.

TL;DR men are becoming more feminine.

Nothing new found

23 whole people they analyzed......................

Like totally. So fetch.

I live in socal and is true, especially the generation after me.

I still won't shave my chest.

I always wondered what makes some gays talk "gay".

Like...., I understand you like men....., but....., why are you talking so funny?

Hear it a lot on teenage girls in the UK, normally it goes hand in hand with a certain face expression they carry with them in public places. I say "totally" a lot bu that's the surfer culture in me. Its a word you use lots and hear lots it sticks in your head.

"Typically, women are trail-blazers in language change and take up innovative features first, then males start using them later.

"No spoken language ever remains stable and constant change is very much the norm. However, change often causes alarm among people who do not use an innovative feature, and uptalk appears to be another example of this trend," Dr Nance added."

ROFL

So this is what BBC has come to be. It is consistent with the overall decline of the UK nevertheless.

Must be all the gayness.

This is consistent with what my professor has thought us about language communication. So what's so funny?

So just because your professor said saw I'm supposed to kneel down to my knees and receive teh infallible wisdom?

I don't see this effecting my gaydar much, unless mannerisms start changing as well.

THIS

When I hear people talking like this, I don't like to judge, but the impression I get is that they aspire to a certain lifestyle and ideals that they've picked up from watching some of the more obnoxious tv shows.

What was that Red Hot Chili Peppers song?

And if you want these kind of dreams its Californication.

The 'gay lisp' that you're referring to is usually just an exaggeration, but for the most part, it is their normal speaking voice, just exaggerated for effect. It helps when seeking another gay man, from what I've heard from my own homosexual friends.

What the hell is uptalk and valley girl speak anyway?

"No new friends! No new friends!" Is such a girl thing to say

lol.

Um 23 people were analyzed. That's a worthless amount of people.

People around these parts still talk like hicks.

"Ya'll ain't frum round here, are yuns?"

I talk like a valley girl. I have no regrets.

Uptalk is incorrect grammar and the same can be said for "valley girl speak." All I got from this is people are talking improperly more.

Guys are getting more and more feminine, not really a surprise.

What's wrong with that... ?!

It's that damn Glee show.

Like, oh my god. This guy like totally doesn't know what "Valley Girl Speak" is. That is like so not cool.

thankfully i rarely encounter that manner of nonsense lately. to me uptalk is people awkwardly forcing speaking the lazy way they do in texts and facebook. it urks me. it wouldnt be so bad if anyone could sell it at all. alas it is always shudderingly awkward and unfailingly forced. no matter who tries it, it will always come off like an old white lady trying too hard to be cool. even those very close to me are guilty of this. i wish i knew how to express how bad for people this seems to be.

for example