--- In vocalist-temporary@y..., "Lloyd W. Hanson" <lloyd.hanson@n...>
wrote:
> the results of swollen vocal folds. Because the /i/ vowel tends to
> make adduction of the vocal more easily complete as well as raising
> eppiglottis it is easier to phonate on the /i/ vowel when the vocal
> folds are swollen. The /a/ vowel makes adduction a bit less
> automatic and the vocal fold swelling will be more obvious.
I have a contrary experience: since I have laringitis, my /i/ has
gotten worse much more than other vowels (followed by /u/).
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