Diplophonia

/ˌdɪpləˈfoʊniə/ noun

Definition

A voice or speech disorder where a person produces two different pitches or tones simultaneously, creating a double-voice effect.

Etymology

From Greek 'diplos' (double) + 'phone' (sound or voice) + '-ia' (condition). A medical/speech pathology term describing an acoustic phenomenon in the voice.

Kelly Says

Imagine your voice splitting into two different pitches at the same time—that's 'diplophonia,' and it usually happens when the vocal cords vibrate unevenly or are damaged!

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