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The How Does the Human Body Produce Voice and Speech? course introduces learners to the physiological processes involved in human voice and speech production. The course explains how breathing, phonation, and articulation work together to generate and shape speech sounds.
Students will explore how airflow from the lungs powers sound production, how the vocal folds in the larynx vibrate to create voice, and how the mouth, tongue, and nasal structures modify sounds for clear speech. This course serves as a concise primer for students in anatomy, physiology, speech science, linguistics, and communication disorders, helping them understand the biological foundations of human communication.
This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.
Source and Credits:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Helpful background: basic human biology (respiratory system) and familiarity with simple anatomy terms (larynx, trachea, mouth/nose).
This course is for undergraduate or graduate SLP, Medical and Speech processing learners who need a quick foundation in how voice and speech are produced. Students of linguistics, biology/anatomy, education, audiology and communication sciences can also benefit from this content.
How Do We Produce Voice and Speech
Voice and Speech (Video)
Approximately 5 Minutes
Beginner
Fully Online (Asynchronous)
Self Paced
English Only
