A Documentarian Wonrs: 'Do I Sound Gay?' : NPR

Contents:

• “GAY” SOUNDG!?!
• THE GAY VOICE
• NAM LIKE GAY (BOY, GIRL & MORE)
• LIST OF MALE GAY NAM REVEALED BY COMPUTER
• HA GAY - MEME SOUND EFFECT BUTTON FOR SOUNDBOARD
• A DOCUMENTARIAN WONRS: 'DO I SOUND GAY?'
• GAY SOUND EFFECTS
• WHAT MEANS TO ‘SOUND GAY’
• HOW TO PRONOUNCE GAY
• FILMMAKER AND SPEECH PATHOLOGIST WEIGH IN ON WHAT IT MEANS TO 'SOUND GAY'

“GAY” SOUNDG!?!

After intifyg phoic characteristics that seem to make a man’s voice sound gay, their bt hunch is that some gay men may subnscly adopt certa female speech patterns. They want to know how men acquire this manner of speakg, and why – pecially when society so often stigmatiz those wh gay-soundg voic. Rogers and Smyth are also explorg the stereotyp that gay men sound effemate and are regnized by the way they speak.

The straightt-soundg voice the study was fact a gay man, and the sixth gayt-soundg voice was a straight man.

THE GAY VOICE

Aromantic Homosexual — A person who has sexual attractn to the same genr, but they do not experience romantic attractn. Gay — Gay is an umbrella term ed to refer to people who experience a same-sex or same-genr attractn. Gay is also an inty term ed to scribe a male-intified person who is attracted to other male-intified people a romantic, sexual, and/or emotnal sense.

Gay Aromantic — A person who has sexual attractn to the same genr, but they do not experience romantic attractn.

NAM LIKE GAY (BOY, GIRL & MORE)

Heteroflexible — A person who intifi as straight but may have ocsnal homosexual activy.

Homoaro — A person who has sexual attractn to the same genr, but they do not experience romantic attractn.

Homophobia — Homophobia means to have an irratnal fear or tolerance of people who are homosexual or havg feelgs of homosexualy. LGBTQ+ — LBGT is an abbreviatn for lbian, gay, bisexual, and transgenr (often ed to enpass sexual preference and genr inti that do not rrpond to heterosexual norms).

LIST OF MALE GAY NAM REVEALED BY COMPUTER

LGBTQIA — Lbian, gay, bisexual, transgenr, queer (or qutng), tersex, and asexual (or alli). LGBTQ2+ — Lbian, gay, bisexual, transgenr, queer (or sometim qutng), and two-spired.

HA GAY - MEME SOUND EFFECT BUTTON FOR SOUNDBOARD

LGBTIQAPD – Lbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgenr, Queer and/or Qutng, Intersex, Asexual and/or Ally, Pansexual, and Demi-sexual.

But fear not, there are plenty of other nam out there that have siar sound or feel to “Gay”! In this article, we’ll explore some optns for boy, girl, and unisex nam that might appeal to parents who like the sound of “Gay.

A DOCUMENTARIAN WONRS: 'DO I SOUND GAY?'

If you’re lookg for a boy’s name that has a siar sound to “Gay, ” one optn is “Jace.

” This name is short and punchy, jt like “Gay, ” and has a siar “ay” sound at the end. Some other optns that have a siar sound to “Gay” clu “Gray, ” “Gage, ” and “Gabe.

For parents who like the sound of “Gay” for a girl’s name, there are still plenty of optns to choose om. If you’re lookg for a unisex name that has a siar feel to “Gay, ” one optn is “Gray.

GAY SOUND EFFECTS

If you’re lookg for a name that’s a ltle more unique than “Gay, ” there are plenty of optns out there. For parents who like longer nam, there are still optns that have a siar sound or feel to “Gay. If you’re lookg for a short and sweet name that has a siar feel to “Gay, ” one optn is “Kip.

” This name is short and punchy, jt like “Gay, ” and has a siar sound at the end. It’s important to note that while the nam may have a siar sound or feel to “Gay, ” they are not related meang or orig. While the name “Gay” may have negative nnotatns English, ’s important to remember that this isn’t te all languag.

WHAT MEANS TO ‘SOUND GAY’

For example, French, the name “Gay” is pronounced “guy” and means “joyful” or “merry. ” So if you’re lookg for an ternatnal optn that has a siar sound to “Gay, ” nsir explorg different languag!

It’s worth notg that the name “Gay” has a long and storied history, and wasn’t always associated wh negative nnotatns.

In ncln, while the name “Gay” may no longer be a popular optn for parents, there are plenty of other nam out there that have a siar sound or feel. We all have iends who intify as lbian, gay, bisexual, transgenr, queer, tersex, asexual, or nonbary – wh a ton of variatns and subsets.

HOW TO PRONOUNCE GAY

“Homosexual” – This is an outdated, clil term scribg someone who experienc same-sex attractn, and ’s nsired rogatory. “Gay” – Used to scribe a man attracted to men, but n also refer to a woman attracted to women.

While this is the preferred adjective, n be ed posively (“Grant, may gay iend, is an amazg fashn gu”), ntrally (“My iend Grant is gay”), or negatively (“Don’t hang out wh Grant or you might bee gay too”).

Use the word rrectly: “Gay” do NOT mean bisexual or transgenr, and is not a synonym for “queer.

FILMMAKER AND SPEECH PATHOLOGIST WEIGH IN ON WHAT IT MEANS TO 'SOUND GAY'

“Fag/faggot/dyke” – The words have a history of beg ed a rogatory manner and are wily nsired sultg; however, you may see two gay men affectnately ll each other “fag” or an activist group that rporat the word “dyke. ”Here are some Lbian, Gay, Bisexual, Pansexual, Transgenr, Genrqueer, Queer, Intersexed, Agenr, Asexual, and Ally muny nicknam:NicknamMeangAcidAn energetic iend who never stops movgArnAn experienced iend who has recently e out as queerAlmond JoyA sweet, good-natured gay iendAmazonA tall iend wh strong, feme featurAngelA feme-featured manATMA rich iendBabyAn affectnate name for someone you feel tenrly towardBaby-faceA young male wh feme featurBachelorSomeone livg on their own, whout a partnerBarbie boyA man who lov fashnBeanstalkA very tall iendBearA big, hairy, iendly gay manBearetteA woman wh a mascule meanorBlue SteelA iend wh blue eyBooA large iend who is cuddly and iendlyBoxerA stocky iendBright EyA young gay man recently outBubblyAn animated personalyBurlyA large, mcular iendButchA woman wh a mascule meanorCabbage PatchA iend wh a round figureCactSomeone wh an abrasive characterCakeA person who is sexually attractiveCaptaSomeone who tends to take the leadCare BearA large gay man who is affectnateCarrotsA iend wh red hairCatA ol iendCheekyA wty and clever iendCheerful CharlieA synonym for the old e of “gay, ” which meant “happy”CheekeA iend who mak a lot of jokChefA iend who lik to okClassy CatA gay man who drs impecblyCobraA shrewd iendComplete PackageA iend wh all of the elements one sir a partnerCookA iend who lik to okCool RabowA well-liked queer iendCornflakA iend who is always clowng aroundCowboyA mascule person who is old-fashnedCoy BoyA shy iendCubA young, gay manCucumberA lm iendCuddly BearA large iend who is affectnateCupkeA small, attractive iendDaddy BearAn olr gay manDaffy DuckA silly iendDaggerA vilishly handsome manDatyA small iend wh lite featur or tastDaisyA feme iendDapper LadA well-drsed gay iendDashgA handsome iendDosrA very old personDisA hippieDiva DaddyA man wh a dramatic airDocA rpected iendDollyA sweet-faced iend wh small, feme featurDrag RaceA iend who enjoys cross-drsgDragonA iend who lik to drs dragDragonflyA iend who lik to drs dragDreamyA good-lookg iendEagle-EyeSomeone wh exceptnally good visn, or someone who wears glassElfA cute iendEye CandySomeone wh attractive featur, regardls of their personalyFabulosoA gay man wh a feme meanorFancy PantsA iend who puts on airsFemmeA man wh a feme meanorFierce BabeA woman wh tough qualiFe WeA partner (or potential partner)FluffyA large, iendly iendFoxyA vilishly hot iendFrecklA iend wh ecklF LoopA iend who acts jt a ltle crazyFurryA hairy iendGay BurroA gay iend who is a good huggerGentlemanA pole iendGgerbreadA iend wh red hairGogglA iend who wears glassGoln BoyA tall, mcular, blon man who is attractive to gay menGranolaA iend who is very healthyGrapeuA iend who acts silly all the timeHamsterA iend who is like a petHandsomeA good-lookg iendHappy CatA synonym for the old e of “gay, ” which meant “happy”Hard MetalA iend wh many piercgsHeartbreakerA good-lookg iend who is not attracted to the people attracted to themHelltA iend who is always gettg to troubleHont AbeA iend who is very ncerned wh the tthHot DogA man known for his sexual explosHot StuffA physilly attractive iendHulkA very mcular mascule iendHky DkA iend wh a rough, sexy voiceHyenaA iend wh an exceptnal lghIcy HotA iend wh blue eyJolly RogerA gay man wh good spirKikiA gay iend. The are mis-spelled versns of other nam, Wely, Jt, Jeb, Josh, Aaron, and other nam popular durg the 1980's are next on the old standards listed clu: Bce, Dave, Ricky, the nickname "Junr", Tony, Francis, Pepe, Dicky, Jay, Jayjay, Jimmy, and gay black nam also appeared: Rob, Keyshawn, Tyrone, Antwan, Dante, Dari, and Esla.