Why do we perceive a reduced sound volume while yawning?

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I have observed that when yawning, the sound volume perceived with earphones plugged in is reduced. Any explanation?

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Because the hinge of your jaw is very close to your inner ear. So when you yawn sometimes you change the shape/squish parts of your ear due to your jaw muscles contracting/your jaw bone moving, that impacts how your hear sounds.

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