I lost my hearing four years ago and I've put off learning to speak because I remember from my hearing days that deaf speakers tend to sound a bit..... um..... wot's a nice way of putting this?..... mentally deficient.
I've tried a bit of speaking around mates, and I tend to curse out loud and people keep saying that I sound like I'm crying.
It would be a bit simpler for communicating with hearing people, but I'm quite selfconscious about it.
2007-02-27 17:01:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Yeah I hate to say this, but deaf people usually sound very weird when they try to talk. Sometimes its too loud, sometimes theyre too self-conscious and its too soft, but mostly I guess its just because they cant hear themselves that it sounds so strange (and usually more high-pitched for some reason). Sorry I cant be of more help...
Good luck to you
2007-02-27 17:11:56 · answer #1 · answered by Jesus W. 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
IN general deaf people who never have heard anything tend to sound like they have a cold or nose congestion. Otherwise they are pretty normal. Occasionally they will not get a complex word pronounced correctly but then again I have a similar problem and I can hear very well.
2007-02-28 01:09:13 · answer #2 · answered by Bullfrog21 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think deaf people sound deaf when they talk. I actually love hearing Marlee Matlin speak, and I'm going to see her give a lecture next week. Lose the self consciousness and just be yourself. I'm sure you sound just fine. :-)
2007-02-28 01:08:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
As you know what normal speech should sound like you have a better idea than someone deaf frpm birth! Good luck, give it a go!
2007-02-28 01:05:24 · answer #4 · answered by Tiffers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like normal speech but just a bit off I urge you to speak
2007-02-28 01:04:42 · answer #5 · answered by devora k 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what Ive learnt from being in a wheel chair hun is if people can't see past it then their not the people to be around.I did level one sign language 9 yrs ago but you would have to push me while I spoke and then Id take the reigns while you answered haha sounds like a long drawn out chat to me take care hun
2007-02-28 01:09:50 · answer #6 · answered by nendlin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be yourself, my friend, - that's all you can do. But, PLEASE, don't give up. You don't mention, how old you are, but, - more than TWENTY YEARS ago, - a friend of mine lost HER hearing, through ILLNESS, - she is now, PROFOUNDLY DEAF, - but, until she TOLD me, - I had NO IDEA! You will, - with TIME, - and PATIENCE, - grow, in terms of your confidence! I wish you all the LUCK IN THE WORLD!
2007-02-28 03:59:11 · answer #7 · answered by Spike 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry. You probably speak a lot better than some hearing gits......
2007-02-28 01:10:25 · answer #8 · answered by kautolo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just keep praticeing and you will get better.
2007-02-28 01:03:45 · answer #9 · answered by Speak freely 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋