Men have lower-pitched voices than women.

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Is it true that men have lower-pitched voices than women?

Yes. A public-speaking textbook states directly that men generally have lower-pitched voices than women. Several other sources describe voice pitch as sexually dimorphic and note that women on average have higher-pitched voices than men, though these treat it as background rather than a direct comparison.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 5 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Evidence for · 5

Encyclopedia of Perception Volume 1 and 2

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Encyclopedia of Perception Volume 1 and 2. (n.d.). archive.org. https://archive.org/details/Encyclopedia_of_Perception_Volume_1_and_2

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Preferences for Very Low and Very High Voice Pitch in Humans

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Preferences for Very Low and Very High Voice Pitch in Humans. (n.d.). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0032719

PubMed: Laryngoscopic and voice characteristics of aged persons.

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PubMed: Laryngoscopic and voice characteristics of aged persons.. (n.d.). pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7356434/

Sounds like a winner: voice pitch influences perception of leadership capacity in both men and women

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Sounds like a winner: voice pitch influences perception of leadership capacity in both men and women. (n.d.). cir.nii.ac.jp. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2012.0311

OpenStax Writing Guide with Handbook: 19.7 Spotlight on … Delivery/Public Speaking

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OpenStax Writing Guide with Handbook: 19.7 Spotlight on … Delivery/Public Speaking. (n.d.). openstax.org. https://openstax.org/books/writing-guide/pages/ef4a1ae1-357a-4aeb-981b-4076452afbf0@

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