uptalk
/ˈʌpˌtɔːk/
noun
- A way of speaking in which the voice rises at the end of a statement, making it sound like a question.
- Her uptalk made every sentence sound uncertain, even when she knew the answer.
- Some people criticize uptalk as a sign of insecurity, but it is common in many dialects.
- The actor used uptalk to make his character seem young and hesitant.