Why do we often associate “higher” sounding vowels (E, A, I) with sharp edges and “lower” sounding vowels (O, U) with round/dull/circular edges?

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Answer 1

I was taught when singing to round out my vowels so they don’t seem as screechy. Perhaps we relate skreechy noises with sharpness.