Keelgebruik
Keelgebruik is the Dutch term for the use of the throat in speech production, often discussed in fields such as phonetics, speech therapy, voice coaching and medical science. It refers to the coordination of the pharyngeal cavity, larynx, tongue and soft palate that shapes audible sounds and regulates airflow and vibration of the vocal folds.
In phonetics, keelgebruik is examined to understand how different languages employ voicing, aspiration and glottal stops.
Medical professionals, especially otolaryngologists, assess problems of keelgebruik in cases of laryngitis, vocal fold paralysis, or
Common exercises aimed at improving keelgebruik include diaphragmatic breathing drills, gentle lip trills, humming, and controlled
Keelgebruik is therefore a multidisciplinary concept that bridges the mechanics of speech, the therapeutic management of