THE opening sentences of chap. ii. of this book are as follows: “The whole burden of this book is to show and, if possible, convince the world in general that the vocal cords, situated on the top of ...

Volume: This is how quietly or loudly you’re speaking. The volume of your voice will change depending on the situation and whatever emotions you may be feeling—and it can affect how other people ...

Vocal fry: the sound that we can’t seem to stop talking about. It’s the vibrating, world-weary tone heard throughout popular culture—from the droning conversations of the Kardashian sisters to the red ...