Topic
Speech
2 questions tagged Speech — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
why
Why do our voices sound deeper in the morning?
The vocal cords are often slightly swollen after lying down overnight, which lowers pitch. Mild dehydration and mucus can also make the voice sound rougher or deeper.
Human bodySpeech
why
Why do people talk faster when they are excited or nervous?
Arousal speeds up thinking, breathing, and speech planning, which can increase talking speed. The brain is trying to get the message out quickly under emotional pressure.
PsychologySpeech