Why The Uptick?

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:35 pm

Some, when speaking, will finish a spoken sentence with an uptick, making a statement sound more like question. I never hear this from people in the U.S., but do in NZ. Most of the people seem to have Irish back rounds, but not all. When I hear them speak like that it sounds so tentative and unsure and gives me the impression of extreme timidity. I don't mean this as a put down of anyone's speaking habits, but I am curious about what brings this manner of speaking about.

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:47 pm

how do you mean, like:sneaky:

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:50 pm

Some people from certain area's of London do this also, I've also noticed some Australians do it also.

dubs · Post by **dubs** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:59 pm

Ah! You mean the rising inflection, or the high rising terminal...

High rising terminal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 3:06 pm

fuzzy butt;1081183 wrote: Yep australians are renouned for it . I had an Adam Hills video on here awhlie back. He pointed out how we speak and suddenly made me conscious of it.

We end evry statement and sentence with an upturn. Same as people do when asking a question or tell a lie. It's very interesting because how can you tell an Australian is lying if they upturn in everyday conversation?

They don't upturn?

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 3:54 pm

dubs;1081179 wrote: Ah! You mean the rising inflection, or the high rising terminal...

High rising terminal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Thanks much for posting the above. That answers all of my questions.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 6:08 pm

Lon;1081235 wrote: Thanks much for posting the above. That answers all of my questions.

Britain got the 'Upspeak' when we inherited the Australian soap opera 'neighbours', and even 'bouncer' the dog barked in 'upspeak', but basically, it's all Kylie Minogue's fault.

It is however, far better prefered in Britain than 'On shut up cos i aint even dun nuffin or nuffin or summat'.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 6:31 pm

oscar;1081346 wrote: It is however, far better prefered in Britain than 'On shut up cos i aint even dun nuffin or nuffin or summat'.

Yes but fuzzy, when it's your prime Minister saying 'Oh shut up cos i aint even done nuffin or nuffin or summat', it's a little embarressing. :wah:

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 6:34 pm

fuzzy butt;1081362 wrote: ahh never mind found it ..................it's oen of these funny as hell.

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/comed ... funny.html

Aaawwwww Fuzz, it says video no longer available. i wanted to see it :-5

wildhorses · Post by **wildhorses** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 8:58 pm

Yes I have noticed that some do that here too. It is usually younger people. For awhile I just thought it was some phase. But then I noticed many people do it. I have no idea where this comes from or why they do it. It can be annoying at times. I feel like I have to keep saying yes to every sentence they say.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:21 pm

fuzzy butt;1081426 wrote: YouTube - Adam Hills - Australian accents

here ya go Oscar you tube

Very good, very funny guy, I've been watching all his other u tube stuff. have you seen the one he did on the bombing of Scotland by Al-Quaeda?? :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 10:49 pm

fuzzy butt;1081478 wrote: :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl ******* 'im let 'im burn:yh_rotfl

that one?

i know all adams stuff ...................that bloke can put his sleepers under my bed anytime

He's a very funny guy. **** im let im burn :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Then, only in Scotland would you see the sight of an Al-Quaeda terrorist on fire being rugby tackled to the ground and punched. That was true. It really happened. :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 7:33 am

my sis in law in Australia talks that way but it never bothered me.

I don't like the way words are shortened.

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 12:55 pm

we do it to in Canada too eh! :wah: