hoarseness meaning

UK US /ˈhɔrsnəs/ 2 syllables

hoarseness (noun): a throaty harshness.

Definition of hoarseness

  1. a throaty harshness

    Synonyms: gruffness, huskiness

    Type of: harshness

    Related forms: hoarse

How to pronounce hoarseness

hoarseness is pronounced /ˈhɔrsnəs/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HO · words ending in SS · 10-letter words

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