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PITCH RISE
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The voice rises in pitch, often at the end of statements where it would normally fall.
MEANS
Stress, uncertainty, or a question disguised as a statement.
CONTEXT
A rising pitch on a declarative sentence signals the speaker is not certain. Common in difficult moments, when answering hard questions, or when delivering information the speaker is unsure will be believed. Establish baseline first.
NOT
Uptalk as a habitual speech pattern, common in some regions and age groups.
