raspy

adjective
UK: /ˈrɑːspi/
US: /ˈræspi/

  1. Having a rough or harsh sound; grating

    1. He had a raspy voice.
    2. The old engine had a raspy exhaust note, signaling its age and wear.

Synonyms

harsh gruff gravelly hoarse rough

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "raspy" is /ˈrɑːspi/ in British English and /ˈræspi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "raspy": harsh, gruff, gravelly, hoarse, rough.

Example usage of "raspy": "He had a raspy voice.". More examples on the page.