Is a nasal voice natural?
Michael Gray
Updated on May 09, 2026
A nasal voice is a type of speaking voice characterized by speech with a "nasal" quality. It can also occur naturally because of genetic variation. Nasal speech can be divided into hypo-nasal and
hyper-nasal
Hypernasal speech is a disorder that causes abnormal resonance in a human's voice due to increased airflow through the nose during speech. It is caused by an open nasal cavity resulting from an incomplete closure of the soft palate and/or velopharyngeal sphincter.
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Why is my voice naturally nasally?
A few factors control the quality of your voice. These include the size and shape of your mouth, nose, and throat, and the movement of air through these structures. A hyponasal voice is usually due to a blockage in the nose. That blockage can be temporary — such as when you have a cold, sinus infection, or allergies.Are nasal voices good?
Annabeth Novitzki, a private voice teacher, responds: "No, singing through your nose is not bad and it won't hurt you. However, most people don't prefer nasal singing because it limits the beauty and tone of the sound." Practice lifting your soft palate.Why do I have a nasal singing voice?
The irritating nasal sound, or nasality, in some singing voices is a result of a soft palate which is not lifted properly. Your soft palate is the soft tissue on the roof of your mouth. A soft palate that lifts helps create the ringing sound that you want. If the soft palate doesn't lift, the sound is nasal.Is nasal voice attractive?
In general, women find men with lower voices more attractive. A male whose voice is relatively low sounds virile. I don't know what people like in women's voices, but certainly nasal voices are kind of a joke. There are famous women with relatively low voices, too — husky voices — that people find sexy.Simple Solution for a Nasal Voice
Why are nasal voices annoying?
But for the rest of the country, nasal tones—think Fran Drescher—are often perceived as annoying. According to Psychology Today, nasal, pitchy voices are often caused by an obstructed airflow in the throat or nasal patches that causes an imbalance in sound vibrations during speech.How do I stop nasal voice?
How do I stop talking through my nose?
- Try saying /ah/ sound , with your mouth side open.
- Pinch your nostrils together, so no air goes through your nose.
- When you pinch your nostrils, the sound /ah/ should not stop, or change quality. That means all the air is coming through your mouth, rather than your nose.