hoarse

Pronunciation

• (US) enPR: hōrs, IPA ^(key): /hɔrs/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /hɔːs/

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Adjective

Positive hoarse

Comparative hoarser

Superlative hoarsest

1. If your voice is hoarse, it is very dry and rough.

   He replied with a hoarse whisper.