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Vocal chords vs. Vocal cords
Vocal chords
/ˈvoʊ.kəl kɔːdz/Examples:
The singer's vocal chords were strained after the concert.Warm tea soothed the tired vocal chords of the teacher.Actors rely heavily on their vocal chords for projection.
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Vocal cords
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She exercises her vocal cords to maintain her perfect pitch.His hoarse voice indicated strained vocal cords.A singer's best asset is often their vocal cords.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- "Vocal cords" refers to the actual cord-like tissues in the throat that produce sound.
- "Vocal chords" is a common mispronunciation or misspelling, often confused due to the musical term "chord."
- Remember that cords are physical structures, whereas chords are a musical concept that involves harmony.
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