Why does your recorded voice sound different to you than your natural voice does?

Your recorded voice sounds different to you because you hear it through two different pathways. When you speak, you hear your voice through both air conduction (sound waves traveling through the air) and bone conduction (vibrations traveling through your skull), which gives it a richer, deeper sound. In contrast, recorded audio captures only the air conduction aspect, resulting in a higher-pitched and less resonant version of your voice that can feel unfamiliar. This discrepancy can make your recorded voice seem strange or less appealing to you.