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    hoarse
    /hɔːs/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a person's voice) sounding rough and harsh, typically as the result of a sore throat or of shouting: "a hoarse whisper"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHOARSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Hoarse means having a rough voice, often because of a sore throat or a cold. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, with synonyms, antonyms and translations.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hoarseHoarse Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Jun 28, 2015 · Learn the meaning of hoarse, an adjective that describes a rough or harsh sound, especially a voice. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of hoarse.

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    Hoarse definition: having a vocal tone characterized by weakness of intensity and excessive breathiness; husky. See examples of HOARSE used in a sentence.

  6. www.nidcd.nih.gov › health › hoarsenessWhat Is Hoarseness? — Causes, Diagnosis & Disorders | NIDCD

    • What Is Hoarseness?
    • How Does Our Voice Work?
    • If My Voice Is Hoarse, When Should I See My Doctor?
    • How Will My Doctor Diagnose What Is Wrong?
    • What Are Some of The Disorders That Cause Hoarseness and How Are They Treated?
    • What Research Is Being Done to Better Understand and Treat Hoarseness?
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    If you are hoarse, your voice will sound breathy, raspy, or strained, or will be softer in volume or lower in pitch. Your throat might feel scratchy. Hoarseness is often a symptom of problems in the vocal folds of the larynx.

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    The sound of our voice is produced by vibration of the vocal folds, which are two bands of smooth muscle tissue that are positioned opposite each other in the larynx. The larynx is located between the base of the tongue and the top of the trachea, which is the passageway to the lungs (see figure). When we're not speaking, the vocal folds are open s...

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    You should see your doctor if your voice has been hoarse for more than three weeks, especially if you haven't had a cold or the flu. You should also see a doctor if you are coughing up blood or if you have difficulty swallowing, feel a lump in your neck, experience pain when speaking or swallowing, have difficulty breathing, or lose your voice comp...

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    Your doctor will ask you about your health history and how long you've been hoarse. Depending on your symptoms and general health, your doctor may send you to an otolaryngologist (a doctor who specializes in diseases of the ears, nose, and throat). An otolaryngologist will usually use an endoscope (a flexible, lighted tube designed for looking at t...

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    Hoarseness can have several possible causes and treatments, as described below: Laryngitis.Laryngitis is one of the most common causes of hoarseness. It can be due to temporary swelling of the vocal folds from a cold, an upper respiratory infection, or allergies. Your doctor will treat laryngitis according to its cause. If it's due to a cold or upp...

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    Researchers funded by the NIDCD are working with teachers to devise strategies to help them reduce the stress and strain on their voices. In one study, the teachers use a voice "dosimeter" that takes into account the frequency and loudness of their speech along with the duration of vibration in their vocal folds to determine their daily "dose" of v...

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    The NIDCD maintains a directory of organizationsthat provide information on the normal and disordered processes of hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language. Use the following keywords to help you search for organizations that can answer questions and provide information on hoarseness: 1. Voice 2. Laryngology 3. Speech-language pa...

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    Hoarseness is a symptom of problems in the vocal folds of the larynx, which produce sound by vibration. Learn about the possible causes and treatments of hoarseness, such as laryngitis, GERD, vocal nodules, and vocal fold paralysis.

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  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHOARSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and examples of the adjective 'hoarse', which describes a rough and unclear voice or sound. Find out the word origin, frequency, and related terms of 'hoarse' in British and American English.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhoarse adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Hoarse means rough and unpleasant, especially because of a sore throat. Learn how to use this adjective with pictures, pronunciation, collocations and synonyms.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › hoarseHoarse - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A hoarse voice is deep and rough and kind of hard to make out. People get hoarse when they're sick, or when they are calling in sick to work. If you're supposed to perform in a play tonight, you'd better hope you don't get hoarse: a hoarse voice doesn't sound the way it should.