croakiness

Example:The hoarseness of his voice hinted at a cold that had been lingering.

Definition:The roughness of the voice, especially due to cold or irritation of the vocal cords.

Example:The breathy quality of her voice added an air of vulnerability to the song.

Definition:The act or sound of breathing, esp. when it is audible or causing instability in the voice.

Example:The raspy voice of the singer conveyed intense emotion through his music.

Definition:A description of a harsh, rough, and usually rough-sounding voice or voice quality.

Example:His harsh voice seemed to cut through the silence, piercing the air with intensity.

Definition:A rough, unpleasant, and unrefined sound or quality.

Example:The gravelly voice of the old man told of a lifetime of travel and adventure.

Definition:Describing a rough quality or sound, as of a voice that seems to be produced through gravel or grit on the vocal cords.

Example:She struggled to maintain a clear note, but the strained voice gave her away.

Definition:Produced with force and effort, esp. causing pain or difficulty.