Raspy

/ˈræspi/
adjective

Having voice that sounds rough or scratchy.

The singer's voice was raspy after a long concert.
Visual representation of "raspy" - Having voice that sounds rough or scratchy.

Often appears as...

  • raspy voice
  • raspy cough
adjective

Having voice that sounds rough or scratchy.

The singer's voice was raspy after a long concert.
Visual representation of "raspy" - Having voice that sounds rough or scratchy.

Often appears as...

  • raspy voice
  • raspy cough
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Vocal Fatigue

Used to describe a voice affected by overuse, tiredness, or illness.

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After yelling at the game, his voice turned raspy.
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Emotional State

Can imply emotional strain or a moment of vulnerability in a person.

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Her voice was raspy as she held back tears.
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Sickness Indicator

Often associated with symptoms of a cold or respiratory condition.

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He spoke with a raspy voice, signaling he might be getting sick.
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Vocal Fatigue

Used to describe a voice affected by overuse, tiredness, or illness.

Illustration for Vocal Fatigue
After yelling at the game, his voice turned raspy.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional State

Can imply emotional strain or a moment of vulnerability in a person.

Illustration for Emotional State
Her voice was raspy as she held back tears.
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Sickness Indicator

Often associated with symptoms of a cold or respiratory condition.

Illustration for Sickness Indicator
He spoke with a raspy voice, signaling he might be getting sick.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Vocal Fatigue

Used to describe a voice affected by overuse, tiredness, or illness.

Illustration for Vocal Fatigue
After yelling at the game, his voice turned raspy.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional State

Can imply emotional strain or a moment of vulnerability in a person.

Illustration for Emotional State
Her voice was raspy as she held back tears.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Sickness Indicator

Often associated with symptoms of a cold or respiratory condition.

Illustration for Sickness Indicator
He spoke with a raspy voice, signaling he might be getting sick.
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Quote examples

PartyNextDoor

American Musician

I'll take a shot of vodka if I want it to be raspy... I tell whoever's in the studio to get boiling hot water, like super boiling, that they're afraid to give it to me. I put it exactly on the back of my tongue to shock my body. That cleans it up.
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Banks

American Musician

My voice has always been kind of distinct - even when I was four years old, my mom told me that people would be like, 'Why does your daughter always sound like a chain smoker?' I've always had this deep, raspy voice.
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Bea Miller

American Musician

I already have a very low, raspy voice for a girl. When I'm sick, it sounds even raspier.
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Lewis Capaldi

Scottish Musician

I'm under no illusion. There are lots of male singers out there with raspy voices.
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Brittany Howard

American Musician

I don't think I sound like Janis Joplin. I'm a woman with a raspy voice.
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Wolfman Jack

American Entertainer

I've got that nice raspy sound.
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Quote examples

PartyNextDoor

American Musician

I'll take a shot of vodka if I want it to be raspy... I tell whoever's in the studio to get boiling hot water, like super boiling, that they're afraid to give it to me. I put it exactly on the back of my tongue to shock my body. That cleans it up.
Portrait of PartyNextDoor

Quote examples

Banks

American Musician

My voice has always been kind of distinct - even when I was four years old, my mom told me that people would be like, 'Why does your daughter always sound like a chain smoker?' I've always had this deep, raspy voice.
Portrait of Banks

Quote examples

Bea Miller

American Musician

I already have a very low, raspy voice for a girl. When I'm sick, it sounds even raspier.
Portrait of Bea Miller

Quote examples

Lewis Capaldi

Scottish Musician

I'm under no illusion. There are lots of male singers out there with raspy voices.
Portrait of Lewis Capaldi

Quote examples

Brittany Howard

American Musician

I don't think I sound like Janis Joplin. I'm a woman with a raspy voice.
Portrait of Brittany Howard

Quote examples

Wolfman Jack

American Entertainer

I've got that nice raspy sound.
Portrait of Wolfman Jack
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