Your brain hears your own voice differently when you talk on the phone. When you speak normally, the sound of your voice travels through the air and into your ears, but it also goes through your bones in your head, which makes it feel deeper and richer. On a phone call, that extra path is missing, so it feels like your voice is smaller or higher-pitched when you hear it on the other end.
Examples
- When you record yourself speaking, your voice may sound strange because it only goes through the air.
- It feels like you're talking to someone else who can't hear your full voice.
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See also
- Why Can You Hear Your Voice Differently on Speakerphone?
- Why Can’t You Hear Sound in Space?
- Why Can You Hear Your Phone Ringing Through Walls?
- How Does Sound Amplification Work?
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