--- In vocalist-temporary@y..., "Lloyd W. Hanson" <lloyd.hanson@n...> wrote: > the results of swollen vocal folds. Because the /i/ vowel tends to > make adduction of the vocal more easily complete as well as raising > eppiglottis it is easier to phonate on the /i/ vowel when the vocal > folds are swollen. The /a/ vowel makes adduction a bit less > automatic and the vocal fold swelling will be more obvious. I have a contrary experience: since I have laringitis, my /i/ has gotten worse much more than other vowels (followed by /u/).
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