The Cracked Lens: How Our Perception of Vocal Fry Distorts Reality The notion that vocal fry, or "creaky voice," is a hallmark of young womanhood has been perpetuated for years, often used to stereotype and mock those who exhibit this particular speech pattern.
However, recent research suggests that our collective perception is off the mark – and not just by a little.
According to Jeanne Brown's study presented at the Acoustical Society of America meeting in Philadelphia, vocal fry is actually more prevalent among men than women.