stackyFACTSEvery single vowel you speak requires zero physical obstruction of your breath. You are literally just vibrating your vocal cords and changing the shape of your mouth cavity. Vowels are functionally just fancy, uninterrupted screaming wrapped in sophisticated tongue positioning.
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