Acoustic and Perceptual Effects of Intonation Training in Gender Diverse People

The participants will receive intonation training (1h/week) for four weeks, aiming for more gender congruent intonation patterns.

The participants will first receive four weeks of sham therapy (with no expected effect on speech), during which information on voice functioning, voice surgery, voice hygiene, and transgender health care will be provided. In addition, during sham therapy, active intervention will be given around nonverbal communication. After four weeks of sham therapy, for ethical reasons, subjects in this group will also receive four weeks of intonation training (aiming for more gender congruent intonation patterns).