Does your vocal chords act like a guitar string?

Yes, vocal cords can be likened to guitar strings in that both produce sound through vibration. When air from the lungs passes through the closed vocal cords, they vibrate to create sound waves, similar to how plucking or strumming a guitar string creates vibrations. The tension and length of the vocal cords, much like guitar strings, can be adjusted to change the pitch of the sound produced. Both systems rely on the principles of vibration and resonance to generate musical tones.