Language and Vocal Chords?

I couldn't find an anatomy section and I didn't think it fit in the Language area... correct me if there is a better place to put this.

Is it possible for someone's primary language to affect the way that a person's vocal chords grow? And if so, will it be enough to where they can't *accurately* pronounce a certain sound in another language? Such as when an umlaut is put on the u or o in German.

?2012-08-14T18:42:28Z

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It won't affect the actual growth of the vocal cords, but the parts of the brain that control the vocal cords are shaped by patterns of speech.

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