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If you want to lose your voice quickly without having to smoke or catch a cold, take steps to affect the vocal cords. Use your voice by shouting, singing, whispering, coughing, clearing your throat or going to sports events or loud music concerts. Eat and drink things that can make your voice hoarse (such as sour, salty, and greasy foods, coffee or alcohol). Exposure to hot and cold temperatures and loud noises.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Use voice

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   Whisper as much as possible. The pronunciation of a whisper may seem like a way to protect the voice, but it actually causes the vocal cords to be tighter than when speaking normally. Whispering is also a drying effect, causing you to lose your voice. Take every opportunity to whisper instead of at normal volume by pretending that you need to stay alert while chatting, or talking in quiet places (like the library).

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   Yelled into the pillow. Shouting as loud as possible is the most effective way to lose your voice. Find a thick pillow and shout to the pillow to block the sound, preferably when no one is nearby so they won't worry when they hear the scream. Continue screaming until your voice is hoarse and stops when it hurts.

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   Sing karaoke. Professional singers often get their voices started before performing, but amateurs often damage their voices by singing too loud and over-pitched. Spend an evening going to karaoke with friends to have fun while you struggle to lose your voice. Singing out loud is an action that can potentially injure or swell the vocal cords, leading to temporary laryngitis.

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   Clear throat or cough. Coughing or clearing your throat can stretch your larynx and make your voice sound smaller. A lot of cough often causes laryngitis for a short or long time. To quickly lose your voice, cough or clear your throat several times until your voice is hoarse.

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   Attend music concerts or sporting events. You can distract from the fun by going to a loud concert or a sporting event. Get excited, cheer on, sing along, or scream as much as you can. While the loss of voice is often seen as the downside of these pleasurable experiences, it can be seen as success when that's your ultimate goal.
   • Going to a dance club, participating in a demonstration, or going to a race car are also activities that can encourage you to exert yourself in using your voice.
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Method 2 of 3: Use food and drink to lose voice

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   Gargle with vinegar and lemon juice. To irritate the vocal cords and lose voice, mix a mixture of white vinegar and lemon juice. Pour ¼ cup vinegar and ¼ cup lemon juice into a glass, then stir well. Gargle with the mixture for about 30 seconds, then spit it out and repeat if desired.
   • If the mixture is too harsh, you can dilute it more by adding ¼ cup of water.

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   Drink beverages containing caffeine and alcohol. Caffeine and alcohol can dehydrate the body, leading to dryness and hoarseness. Healthy vocal bands need moisture to vibrate and close properly, otherwise your voice will be hoarse and hear both breathing sounds. Enjoy a good evening with friends at a coffee shop or bar and drink lots of drinks containing caffeine or alcohol to make your voice go away quickly.

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   Eat more spicy, sour, or greasy foods. Foods or drinks with a high level of acids can cause gastroesophageal reflux, which can irritate the vocal cords and cause laryngitis. Spicy or fatty foods have the same effect. To lose your voice quickly, try:
   • Citrus fruits
   • Tomato
   • Fried food
   • Red meat
   • Cheese

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   Enjoy foods high in salt. High-salt foods are bad for your voice because of the drying effects of salt. To dry the vocal cords enough to distract your voice, buy bacon to indulge yourself with a high-salt (and high-fat, too) dish. Other foods high in salt include:
   • Pretzels
   • Salted roasted nuts
   • Soy
   • Instant soup
   • Pickles
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Method 3 of 3: Create an environment that causes loss of speech

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   Turn on the heater. The heater absorbs moisture from the air, making the room dry. This can dehydrate your body, including your throat and vocal cords. To lose your voice quickly, turn on the heater in the room or indoors as much as possible and leave it at that temperature all night.

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   Exposed to dry and cold air. Dry and cold air can irritate the larynx, impeding the vocal cords, thereby making your voice hoarse. If you live in a cold climate, go outdoors for extended winter activities (like skiing) or go hiking outdoors. If you live in a warm climate, keep the air conditioner as strong as possible.

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   Increase the volume in the environment. To quickly lose your voice, increase the sound level in your home or workplace so that you automatically have to speak louder or shout when communicating. It is common to have a natural reflex of increasing the volume by 3 decibels for every 10 decibels in a noisy environment. Play music or movies with loud sound in the background, or listen to wordless music if you need to focus and don't want to be distracted. advertisement