raspy — having a rough, harsh, grating voice or sound
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a rough, harsh, grating voice or sound
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈræspi/
Example Sentences
- After cheering for 3 hours straight, my voice became so raspy I sounded like a dying frog.
- The old door made a raspy sound every time it opened.
- His raspy morning voice made him sound like a bear waking up from hibernation.
raspy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈræspi/]
having a rough, harsh, grating voice or sound
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the noun 'rasp,' which comes from Middle Dutch 'raspen' meaning to scrape or grate. The suffix '-y' is added to create an adjective form describing something that has the quality of rasping.
Breakdown
rasp (to scrape or grate) + -y (adjective suffix meaning having the quality of) = raspy (having a rough, grating quality)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After cheering for 3 hours straight, my voice became so raspy I sounded like a dying frog.”
“The old door made a raspy sound every time it opened.”
“His raspy morning voice made him sound like a bear waking up from hibernation.”
“The patient's raspy breathing concerned the doctor.”
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