is tension in the throat necessary?

GarryA2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

is tension in the throat necessary?

Each time I listen to a read-along done by a professional male voice actor, it sounds as though he/they have tightened their throat muscles to extremes. It sounds very unnatural (as a native English speaker) so, is tension in the throat necessary in order to sound "Spanish"?

Asked 11 months ago
InmaKwiziq team member

Hola Garry

No, not at all necessary. I think it just depends on each person and in this case (this actor) has a specific tone that may sound a bit like what you're describing. 

Saludos

is tension in the throat necessary?

Each time I listen to a read-along done by a professional male voice actor, it sounds as though he/they have tightened their throat muscles to extremes. It sounds very unnatural (as a native English speaker) so, is tension in the throat necessary in order to sound "Spanish"?

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