Mr.Tsuchida Esophageal speech to Provox プロヴォックス シャント発声

[TwosComplement]

For some reason, this is what I think a frog would sound like if it could talk.

[JisforJess22]

Because he had to have his vocal cords removes, he is unable to produce speech sounds naturally. Esophageal speech uses the esophagus to produce speech so he still has a way to communicate. Not so retarded after all... actually, it is really difficult to learn.

[chaosee]

ganbatte, mister!

[resandelantis]

EXCUSE YOU!!!

[tarmlos]

is he retarded? why is he burping?

[tsurashiyamane]

He was laryngectomized. He lost vocal cord. That is why he has to perform the esophageal speech similar to burping.

[BlazingAzn88]

Are you retarded? Why are you interjecting a judgement without knowing any background?

[utubinC]

amazing, this takes so much practice!

[tsurashiyamane]

With use of Provox, about 90% laryngectomized patiets including those with reconstruction can speak like him. In general, practice like esophageal speech is not necessary.

[suloui]

Thanks for posting this video. I'm a speech and language student and videos like this are very helpful.

[tsurashiyamane]

His name is Mr.Tsuchida. He is introducing himself in Japanese.

[vrramiro]

he isn't speaking english, right?