English Explanatory Dictionary

vocal cords

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Two folds of tissue located in the larynx that vibrate when air passes over them, producing the sound waves associated with talking and singing.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-vocal cords.wav

Word forms

vocal cords vocal chords
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