Vocal cords

Pronunciation: /ˈvoʊkəɫ ˈkɔɹd/

Vocal cords (noun)

  1. Two bands of tissue in the throat that vibrate when air passes, helping you make sounds.
  2. A part of the voice box that controls pitch and loudness by changing how it vibrates.

Examples

  • The vocal cord vibrates when air moves through the throat.
  • Doctors check the vocal cord for swelling and irritation.