When Will My Voice Change?
Published: December 20, 2020 · Last reviewed on this site: 2026-10-30
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The question
Dear TeenHealthFX,
I am 14 and my question is about puberty... I have hit puberty and I can tell because I have many signs like pubic hair growth, enlargement of testicles, armpit hair growth, but my voice still hasnât dropped. When should I expect it to drop, is there a way to know when itâs about to drop?
Signed: TeenHealthFX
The answer
You are right that you are in the beginning stages of puberty and unfortunately sometimes it can take a while. [KidsHealth explains that some people go through puberty quickly and others take a longer time. It is hard to predict when exactly your voice will change, however based on the information you provided you will probably begin to notice a change fairly soon.
Remember, once your voice starts “cracking” that means your body is going through the changes to make the voice deeper. It can take a few months before the cracking stops. We also have a boy’s edition of understanding puberty on our Need to Know section that may also help. Click [here to read the article. Hang in there!