vocal cords

NOUN

vocal organs

Synonyms

WEAK

Adam's apple esophagus larynx pharynx throat vocal bands vocal folds vocal processes voice voice box

Example Sentences

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Whenever I tried to pronounce certain words, my vocal cords spasmed apart.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

At the time, she felt it was impossible to take time off, and experimented with singing in a lower register to ease the stress on her vocal cords.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

At the time, she said she learned she had non-cancerous growths on her vocal cords.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

This durability allowed the vocal cords more time to heal compared with currently available injectable treatments, which typically break down much faster.

From Science Daily • Jan. 2, 2026

My tongue is a piece of leather in my mouth, my vocal cords brittle paper.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman