Editing Voice and speech

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Many societies (human and otherwise) recognise certain rages of vocal communication as being typically 'masculine' or 'feminine'. Consequently, a given individual's own vocal range can trigger a feeling of [[gender dysphoria]] in that individual and they may try to alter their vocal range, or 'voice', as a result.

There are several factors which contribute to how a voice is interpreted with regards to gender, and these factors vary between societies. The most commonly recognised of these factors is pitch, which can undergo a dramatic transformation during ones lifetime due to the physical changes associated with puberty or endocrine therapy, for instance. Several studies have identified a gender-ambiguous average pitch at 155-187Hz, a feminine average pitch at 220Hz, and a masculine average pitch at 120Hz (Adler et al 2006, Andrews 1999, Gelfer et al 2000, Spencer 1998, Wolfe et al 1990).

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.fon.hum.uva.nl/praat/ Download spectral analysis software from Pratt]
*[http://practicalandrogyny.com/2011/10/31/vocal-androgyny-in-speech-and-singing/ 'Vocal androgyny in speech and singing' article at Practical Androgyny]

==Further reading==
* {{cite book|title=The Voice Book for Trans and Non-Binary People: A Practical Guide to Creating and Sustaining Authentic Voice and Communication| year=2017 |last1=Mills |first1=Matthew |last2=Stoneham |first2=Gillie }}
* {{cite journal|last1=Shefcik|first1=Grace|last2=Tsai|first2=Pei-Tzu|title=Voice-related Experiences of Nonbinary Individuals (VENI) Development and Content Validity|journal=Journal of Voice |year=2021 |doi=10.1016/j.jvoice.2020.12.037 |url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0892199721000175 }}

[[Category:Gender expression]] [[Category:Transition]]