Is Your Pitch Different in Another Language? Shakira’s Voice Says Yes

Описание: Can the language you speak change the sound of your voice? In this video, we dive into a fascinating case study featuring the multilingual superstar Shakira!

Using audio clips of Shakira speaking English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian, I measured her average pitch, highs, lows, and range to explore how her voice shifts between languages.

Results? Her pitch varied a lot—with Portuguese coming in highest and English the lowest. But what do these changes mean? Are they influenced by the rhythm of each language (syllable-timed vs. stress-timed)? Or are they more about mood, excitement, or context?

Whether you're a singer, a language lover, or just curious about the voice, this video will open your ears to how multilingualism can subtly shape vocal identity.

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Let me know in the comments: Have you noticed your voice change in different languages?

0:00 Intro
1:24 Shakira in 4 Languages
4:06 Pitch Results
7:42 Why These Results?