Voice Projection
'To speak and to speak well are two things. A fool may talk, but
a wise man speaks'
Ben Johnson
Your voice
projects your personality. Unlike in writing, in public speaking how you
'sound' is very important. Your voice should be attractive enough to keep the
attention of the audience on what you speak. stop reading this page and do an
exercise. Take a voice recorder. Your mobile phone is good enough for this exercise.
Speak for one
minute on anything. It could be your hobby, the weather, politics or anything
on which you can speak for one minute. After speaking, plug in your earphone
and check on the following parameters which will decide your voice projection:
- Is your voice high
pitched?
- Is it nasal?
- Is it whiny?
- Is it hoarse, husky,
rough etc?
- Is it monotone?
- Is it too soft?
You should be
audible in the first place. If people cannot hear you, they cannot follow what
you are speaking. Your voice level should be adequate. Shouting may be jarring
to the ears. Mumbling will not deliver the message. If you are using a
microphone, check the volume before you start addressing the audience. If you
are not using a microphone, ensure that the person seated in the last row will
be able to hear you without any difficulty.
N C Sridharan
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