Raspiness
Pronunciation: /ˈɹæsˈpaɪˈnɛs/
Raspiness (noun)
- A quality of a voice or sound that is rough and scratchy, often making speaking or breathing feel uncomfortable.
- A rough, scratchy feeling or surface quality, like something that is not smooth.
Examples
- Her raspiness made the speech sound strained.
- The singer’s raspiness improved after rest.