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Why does everyone hate the sound of their recorded voice?

Young woman covering her ears in disgust (posed by a model) — ‘Make it stop!’ (Posed by a model.) Photograph: Francesco Carta Fotografo/Getty Images

Why do I hate the sound of my voice when it’s recorded, yet the same voice sounds perfectly dulcet in my own head? Paulene Dirk

Post your answers (and new questions) below or send them to nq@theguardian.com. A selection will be published on Sunday.

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