# Why do things sound louder when I burp?

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**Created:** [May 12, 2011, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-things-sound-louder-when-i-burp/581659 "2011-05-12T15:36:11Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-things-sound-louder-when-i-burp/581659/1 "2011-05-12T15:36:11Z")

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I think this has an anatomical answer that can be proved.

Also things sound louder when I belch.

Sounds suddenly rise in volume and then very quickly fall after the wind has passed.

Could it be pressure on my ear drums?