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people like to whistle for fun or to impress someone or to hum a tune they like.

Some people whistle to express admiration for another person. At other times people will whistle in an attempt to replicate a song which is playing on repeat in their head, and is driving them insane.

I whistle because I am incredibly good at it. Better than your average starling, I'm told.

Why do you whistle? Or can you whistle at all?

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How many muscles does it take to whistle?

Whistling typically involves mostly the lips and tongue muscles. These muscles work together to control the shape and tension of the lips to produce different pitches and sounds while whistling. It doesn't require a large number of muscles to whistle, but the coordination and control of these specific muscles are important for producing the desired sound.


Can blowing a loud whistle in someone's ear hurt their ears?

Yes, blowing a loud whistle directly into someone's ear can cause temporary or permanent hearing damage, depending on the intensity and duration of the sound. It is recommended to avoid exposing the ears to extremely loud noises to prevent hearing loss.


Are the vocal cords affected when whistling?

Speech therapists will tell you that the vocal cords are not affected by whistling. The whistle, itself being made by the way you vary the air through your lips , may not affect your vocal cords, but you can't whistle without passing air over your vocal cords.


What does it mean if a guy whistles?

Whistling can have different meanings depending on the context. It could be a sign of happiness, confidence, or simply a habit. Sometimes, it may also be used to get someone's attention or to express appreciation.


Can you sing without a tongue?

In the English language, and most other languages, the tongue is used to form the sounds of certain letters or words. Without one, you probably couldn't speak most languages in a decipherable way, but you could make sounds that could theoretically be made into a language for the tongueless.yes in a way