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When do boys change their voices?

Asked by:Borromeo

Asked on:Apr 09, 2026 11:01 PM

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  • Beebe Beebe

    Apr 09, 2026

    When many boys reach puberty, they will find that their voices will also change. This is due to physical development. A unique Adam's apple will form in the boy's throat, and then the vocal cords will continue to thicken and widen, etc., forming a clear contrast with the previous voice. This situation usually occurs when boys are around fifteen years old.

    Why do boys change their voices?

    As we all know, human voice production mainly relies on the vibration of the vocal cords, the vocal organ in the body, and the vibration of the vocal cords is closely related to the development of the larynx. In childhood, the structure of the larynx is similar to men and women, and the length and thickness of the vocal cords inside are similar. The vocalizations are collectively called child voices, and there is no obvious difference.

    After entering puberty, under the action of elevated concentrations of androgens in the body, boys' larynx develops and grows rapidly, and the cartilage that makes up the larynx protrudes forward, forming a unique male Adam's apple. The vocal cords located in it also continue to grow, widen, and thicken, and their length rapidly increases from 8 to 9 mm to 17 to 23 mm.

    As a result, the boy had obvious changes such as difficulty in producing high-pitched sounds that lasted only a short time, and his voice was rough and deep. In girls, due to the low amount of androgen secreted in the body, the throat development is not obvious, and generally no Adam's apple appears, and the voice is high, thin, and round.

    When does a boy's voice change?

    1. The human body is constantly growing and developing, and so are the organs. Before the age of 15 to 16, there is no big difference in the development of many boys and girls. At this time, the voices are also very close. When boys are about 15 years old, they enter the voice changer. At this time, the throat will gradually become larger, there will be protruding knots, and the voice will become much heavier than before.

    2. In fact, the voice changing period is also divided into several stages. At the earliest stage, when singing or speaking, the voice is still the original child's voice, but when shouting loudly, the voice will lose control and become unable to make any sound. In the later stage, after several months of changes, the boy's voice is no different from that of an adult.

    3. At this time, parents should keep their children in a very optimistic mood and supplement various nutrients in a timely manner. Some boys' voices will be thicker because their physique is not very good during the period of transformation. At this time, you can add some lean meat, eggs and dairy products, and do not eat spicy food or drink alcohol. In addition, you must go to bed on time to ensure a good routine.

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