Why do I Keep Losing My Voice? 🎤?

You lose your voice because your voice box gets tired from talking too much or shouting, just like how your arms get tired after playing on the swings all day.

Your voice box, which is inside your throat, has little strings called vocal cords. When you talk or sing, these strings vibrate to make sound, kind of like when a rubber band snaps and makes a snap noise. The more you use them, the more they get tired.

If you shout at the top of your lungs during a game of tag or keep talking for a really long time, your vocal cords get swollen and sore, like when your legs feel wobbly after running around all day. When that happens, your voice gets quiet or disappears completely, just like how a tired toy might stop making noise.

But don’t worry! Your voice box is strong and will rest up again soon, just like you do after a long day of playing.