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Why Your Voice Sounds So Different

Will Wei
2014-09-25T14:57:00.000Z
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If you've ever listened to yourself speak in a voicemail or video, you've probably wondered aloud "is that what I really sound like?" The unfortunate truth is: yes, that's what you really sound like. Find out why your voice sounds so different from what you hear in your head.

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