Your voice
Improve your speaking voice by improving your:
- volume
- pitch
- speaking rate
- pauses
- vocal variety
- pronunciation and articulation
- The proper volume for delivering a speech is somewhat louder than that of normal conversation
- The volume should vary dynamically during the speech
- Pitch can be improved by listening to a recording of yourself and identifying instances of monotone
- Speak at a relaxed tempo
- Pause strategically for dramatic effect
- Replace filler words with silent pauses
- Speak with natural enthusiasm
When speaking into a microphone, hold the microphone slightly below your mouth and several inches away. This will prevent the popping sounds of ‘p’, ‘t’, and ‘d’.