Why Does My Voice Crack?

Have you experienced embarrassing voice cracking? Most people have, and there’s a lot of reasons why you might be affected. From illness, stress, and good old puberty.

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[Master_Therion]

Why Does My Voice Crack Jokes?
Seriously, it's a problem. I need help.

[monsieurbernoulli]

When your crack has a voice, you know you've been doing too much of it.

[AnneH]

I’ve never had voice cracks, even when being a teenager. Seeing others doing that makes me wonder how, and think it’s quite cute

[likenem]

Yeah if you're going through puberty having your voice crack during a rap battle is pretty terrible.

[rvymvn]

My voice didn't do the whole breaking think. I just woke up with a deep as voice. Shit was weird as fuck

[hooligan]

Why are there hairs on my fingers and toes?

[cherryblossom]

Since this year my voice cracks happen once at least every 5 sentences. I am talking to my friends then here it comes, THE WORST VOICE CRACK EVER. Seriously it's a BIG problem for me. Hope I can get out of it soon.

[stefanperko]

As someone who sings regularly, I can't remember my voice cracking while speaking... ever.

[LibbyStephenson]

The photo at 2:01 is the most precious thing I've ever seen and gives me hope for humanity. I hope you all find someone who will be there for you when you're old and sick.

[joshuaosei]

I love it when my chemistry teacher voice cracks, they're so bad it's funny.

[jean-lucchessher]

When I'm ill my voice gets deeper lol

[SaberusTerras]

When I went through puberty, I was at a point where I just didn't talk much.  By the time I chose to start speaking again, I had gotten past the growth phase and had an adult voice.  Surprised a lot of family members.

[dory]

You helped me with my homework about puberty..thanks I will always remember you.

[danamb]

I remember I got a voicecrack when doing the announcements at my school over the intercom. Boy, was that embarrassing.

[elmo]

Can y’all do these kind of videos on the science behind illnesses like CP. it would mean a lot and it’s a super interesting topic that know one talks about when it comes to the science behind it.

[MrTheBrownDon]

There was so much information in this video. I loved it

[belbel]

Out of all the scishow hosts, Michael has the nicest, most soothing voice. So do more vids!

Can you do a video on the difference(s) of modal voice and falsetto?

[garyk]

Puberty? Well, when it's time to change, you've got to rearrange.

[Aaron-zdws]

My voice only cracks when I'm excited and talking loud. Yet my voice is already deep