What Is Vocal Fry?

Whether or not you’re familiar with vocal fry, you’ve heard someone using it. Kim Kardashian's use of vocal fry is notorious, as is Zooey Deschanel's. (Searching for a good vocal fry example? YouTube has you covered.)

But vocal fry isn't just for celebrities; all people employ it to some extent. And it seems to be gaining popularity among young people, which may be bad news for their job prospects.