Cherell is a 9th grader who is experiencing some difficulties at school. She has been sent to the principal's office for slapping a classmate. She tearfully tells the principal that she is tired of being teased by other students who claim that she sounds like a man when she talks. The term used to describe the quality of Cherell's voice is _____.

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Dysphonia refers to a disorder of the voice, which can include changes in vocal quality, pitch, loudness, or vocal effort, and may be perceived as sounding different from typical speech, such as sounding like a man.

Cherell Is a 9th Grader Who Is Experiencing Some Difficulties