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VOICE TECHNIQUES
“WORDS MEAN MORE THAN WHAT IS SET DOWN
ON PAPER. IT TAKES THE HUMAN VOICE
TO INFUSE THEM WITH DEEPER MEANING.
— Maya Angelou
VOICE▸ main instrument while
giving a presentation
Tempo and Chunking- vary the speed, pause from time
to time
Pitch and Intonation- vary the pitch
Volume- adjust voice to the sound of
audience
Vocal Delivery: General Advice
Articulation- pronounce words clearly
Sentence length and style- keep sentences fairly short, be
natural
Language Mistakes and Accent- check problematic words
Vocal Delivery: General Advice
IMPORTANT VOICE
TECHNIQUES
STRESS- change meaning of words/sentences by stressing▸ We all know that this is an extremely difficult
market. (it’s more than just difficult)
▸ We all know that this is an extremely difficult market. (you and I agree on this)
▸ We all know that this is an extremely difficult market. (but they don’t)
▸ We all know that this is an extremely difficult market. (but we do little about it)
PACING- use pauses to slow your pace down and make your sentences easier to understand and more effective sounding
▸ In my opinion we should go into other markets.In my opinion // we should go // into other
markets.
▸ On the other hand, the figures prove that we are on the right track.
On the other hand, // the figures prove // that we are on the right track.
EMPHASIZING- exaggerate a little
WAYS TO EMPHASIZE
1. Stressing unstressed or contracted words.
2. Placing emphasis on particular words and phrases.
3. Using INTENSIFIERS to emphasize points.
4. The ‘what ... is ...’ pattern.
5. The use of verbs.
EMPHASIZING
1. Stressing unstressed or contracted words.
Neutral Remark Emphatic Remark_____
It’s our best chance of success. It is our best chance of success.
We’re hoping for a better deal. We were hoping for a better deal.
We’re doing the best we can. We are doing the best we can.
EMPHASIZING2. Placing emphasis on particular words and
phrases.
This was successful.
This was very sucCESSful.
This was VEry successful.3. Using INTENSIFIERS to emphasize points.
1. I’m afraid it just isn’t good enough — the entire system needs updating.
2. We really need to rethink our whole recruitment procedure.
EMPHASIZING
EMPHASIZING4. The ‘what ... is ...’ pattern.
We can’t expect too much.What we can’t do is expect too much too soon.
I’d like to approach this question from two different angles.
What I’d like to do is approach this question from two different angles.
5. The use of verbs.
1. I’d like to stress the following point.
2. I’d like to draw your attention to the latest figures.
GENERAL ADVICEBe Articulate
Keep your sentences shortCheck the spelling of difficult words
KEY POINTS:
TO CREATE RICH DELIVERY:Vary the speed, volume
intonationUse various Stress, Pacing and EmphasisSound natural. Be eloquent and
vivid.
KEY POINTS: