← Symptoms
Practice "gug" sounds to feel the folds vibrate Breathe from the belly for steady support Practice soft speaking to feel the folds close Humming to release the folds Sighing glides from high to low Don't "push" the sound — let it come out on its own Vocal Fold Closure chart Breathiness Detection
Insufficient Closure
声带闭合不佳
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The folds don't close cleanly — either air leaks through or they squeeze.
In One Sentence
The vocal folds fail to come together cleanly: either breath escapes through the gap, or they press too hard.
Two Directions
| Case | Color | Feeling | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Too loose (breathy) | 🟠 Orange | A hollow, "hissy" voice | Air leaks through the glottal gap |
| Too tight (pressed) | 🔴 Red | Squeezed, tight, effortful | The folds press together too hard |
How to Improve
Too loose (breathy):
Too tight (pressed):