Cochlear Blog – 5.14.22 (5.13.22)
The human voice carries a great deal of information that offers important clues for recognizing someone’s voice as well as their emotions.
Emotions can affect a person’s pitch when they’re speaking. When you are frightened or excited, the muscles around your voice box contract. This strains your vocal cords, causing your voice to pitch higher.
Source: Hearing between the lines: how to listen for emotions