hoarse voice
Scratchy speaking sound
A hoarse voice is rough, harsh, or strained in quality—the sound of vocal cords under stress.
Hoarseness comes from illness, overuse, or strong emotion: She spoke in a hoarse voice after cheering at the game all afternoon.
The phrase often signals exhaustion or distress.
- raspinessHarsh, grating vocal texture
- pharyngitisInflamed upper airway lining
- throatNeck's inner passage
- breathinessAudible air in voice
- sore throatIrritated, aching airway
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