מיתרי הקול

Etymology
Construction form of +, literally: "the-cords of the-voice". Most probably a load translation from a European language.

Pronunciation

 * (common, sub-standard)
 * (formal, less common)

Noun

 * 1)  vocal cords

Usage notes
While the formal pronunciation better reflects the traditional vowel signs, it is rarely used today, giving way to the modern colloquial pronunciation even in formal settings.