Why is my voice heavier in the morning?

A deeper voice in the morning is an inevitable result of a good night’s rest. During sleep, the tissues in our throat collect fluid, which is also what causes our eyes to look puffy when we just wake up. Our lack of vocal cord use during the night also causes mucus to build up during the hours we spend asleep.

Why is my voice different when I wake up?

“When you wake up, your vocal folds need to warm up just like the rest of you,” says Pitman. In less benign reasons, your different morning voice could also come down to acid reflux. “Some people experience reflux during the day, while others reflux at night, especially when they’re lying down,” says Pitman.

How do I get rid of a deep voice in the morning?

If your vocal chords have dried out overnight, you’ll likely wake up with a raspy, dry voice in the morning. To get rid of the raspy quality as soon as possible, have a large drink of water, coffee, or even orange juice as soon as possible. The liquid will clear any phlegm or liquids that have built up in your throat.

Why does my voice get deeper throughout the day?

As your larynx grows, your vocal cords grow longer and thicker. Also, your facial bones begin to grow. Cavities in the sinuses, the nose, and the back of the throat grow bigger, creating more space in the face that gives your voice more room to echo. All of these factors cause your voice to get deeper.

What is morning voice called?

When you wake up and speak, the dried out mucous membranes cannot make the rapid vibrations that produce a sonorous sound, causing the sound to be husky and irregular – known as the ‘morning voice’.

Why did my voice get deeper overnight?

Often, our voices feel and sound a little hoarse, making us perceive our voice as lower. This could be down to thickened excess mucus that has settled on the vocal cords overnight. Mucus on the vocal cords can stop them from coming together fully and cause them to vibrate irregularly.

Why does my voice go up when I talk to strangers?

1. When talking to strangers. When we talk to strangers our voices may sound higher and even baby-ish. This happens because when we speak this way, we’re perceived as having a non-threatening attitude, and when we make our first contact, we want it to be as friendly as possible.