Eli5: What does helium being lighter than air have to do with making our voice higher pitched?

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Eli5: What does helium being lighter than air have to do with making our voice higher pitched?

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The speed of sound in helium is significantly faster than the speed of sound in air. Speeding up the soundwaves also causes them to have a higher pitch.

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