hoarse

adjective
UK: /hɔːs/
US: /hɔːrs/

  1. Having a rough or harsh-sounding voice, often as a result of a sore throat or overuse.

    1. My voice is hoarse today.
    2. After cheering loudly, my voice became hoarse and I could barely speak.

Synonyms

husky raspy gruff throaty
hoarse verb

  1. To speak in a rough or harsh tone.

    1. Don't hoarse your voice.
    2. He hoarsed a command, barely audible above the storm's fury.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "hoarse" is /hɔːs/ in British English and /hɔːrs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hoarse": husky, raspy, gruff, throaty.

Example usage of "hoarse": "My voice is hoarse today.". More examples on the page.