Raspiness

Pronunciation: /ˈɹæsˈpaɪˈnɛs/

Raspiness (noun)

  1. A quality of a voice or sound that is rough and scratchy, often making speaking or breathing feel uncomfortable.
  2. 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.