The function of the glottis is to make several voicing sounds between the vocal folds when they vibrate. Voiceless consonants include the English h, f, s, p, t and k sounds. The glottis functions... The function of the glottis is to make several voicing sounds between the vocal folds when they vibrate. Voiceless consonants include the English h, f, s, p, t and k sounds.
Misophonia sufferers find these sounds more than just mildly annoying. Beginning in late childhood or early adolescence, the condition causes extreme anger, anxiety and terror when a trigger sound, such as chewing gum, is heard.
Weâre more likely to use sarcasm with our friends than our enemies, Pexman says. âThere does seem to be truth to the old adage that you tend to tease the ones you love,â she says. In an episode of The Simpsons, the Comic Book Guy's sarcasm causes Professor Frink's sarcasm detector to implode.