Figure 9　Tongue movements during oral whispering

The hypopharynx end esophagus are strained, preventing air from entering the esophagus.

　

False sounds such as "ka", "kya!" are produced because speech is attempted using the limited amount of air in the mouth.

　

Therefore, vowels are not produced.

　

・ High-strung new glottis (vibrating site center at the inlet of the esophagus)

　

(A)　Congenital defect

(B)　The constrictor at the inlet of the esophagus is firmly sutured:

　

・ The cervical esophagus immediately beneath the new glottis is narrow (part of the esophagus may have been resected).

　

Have the attending physician fluoroscope the hypopharynx and esophagus to determine the presence or absence of narrowed portions.

　

In contrast to this, people who belch slightly are usually good at esophageal speech. A friend remarked:

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