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Dec 5, 20212 min read

VOCAL CUES are . . .

Updated: Jul 16



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Fred Miller, NO SWEAT Public Speaking! Let’s talk about nonverbal communication. Specifically, VOCAL CUES.

VOCAL CUES are all aspects of words including silence.


Let’s look at some of those.

PRONUNCIATION: That’s the extent to which we articulate words clearly and distinctly. Example: It’s “Pronunciation” not “Pronounciation.”


ENUNCIATION: It’s the way we say words and it’s based upon our upbringing and the part of the country we live in. It might be a Southern accent or maybe a Boston accent


INFLECTION: That’s the weight or stress we place on a word to indicate its importance in a sentence. Example: “Speaking opportunities are business, career, and leadership opportunities!”


SPEECH RATE: That’s how slowly or quickly we speak. Ideally, that speed rate should be varied in your presentation.


PAUSING: That’s really tough! It’s being silent. I’m the speaker! Shouldn’t I be speaking? But pausing can be super, super powerful!


PROJECTION: The audience must hear you to GET IT! Speak to the back of the room.

A great technique to get people’s attention is to LOWER YOUR VOICE. Lower the volume.


The QUALITY of your voice will get people’s attention. Command their respect and keep their attention so they GET your message.


NON-WORD SOUNDS: especially when combined with great facial expressions will help convey your message.


Use these VOCAL CUES in your presentations and I guarantee they’ll be absolutely, positively – NO SWEAT!

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Pausing is a key component of presenting.

About the Author Fred E. Miller is a speaker, an international coach, and the author of the books, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” and “NO SWEAT Elevator Speech!”


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