VOICED AND VOICELESS SOUNDS
When the vocal folds are
drawn together, the air from
the lungs repeatedly pushes
them apart as it passes
through, creating a vibration
effect. Sounds produced in
this way are described as
voiced
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When the vocal folds are
spread apart, the air from
the lungs passes between
them unimpeded. Sounds
produced in this way are
described as voiceless.