Do you use your vocal cords when sigh?

Yes, you use your vocal cords when you sigh.

Here's how it works:

1. To sigh, you start by inhaling deeply through your nose. This fills your lungs with air and creates a buildup of pressure in your chest.

2. As you exhale, you partially open your vocal cords, allowing a small amount of air to escape. This creates a soft, airy sound that we recognize as a sigh.

The vocal cords are two delicate bands of tissue located in your voice box (also called the larynx). When you speak or sing, the airflow from your lungs causes the vocal cords to vibrate, producing sound. The pitch of your voice is determined by the rate at which your vocal cords vibrate.

When you sigh, the airflow from your lungs gently caresses your vocal cords, causing them to vibrate at a very slow rate. This produces the characteristic low-pitched sound of a sigh.

So next time you feel the need to let out a long sigh, don't hesitate. It's a natural way to relieve stress and tension, and it also gives your vocal cords a gentle workout!