How To Spell hoarse?
How to Pronounce hoarse?
Correct pronunciation for the word "hoarse" is [hˈɔːs], [hˈɔːs], [h_ˈɔː_s].
What are the misspellings for hoarse?
"Hoarse" in context
When someone describes a voice as hoarse, it means the voice is rough and raspy. This can be due to a variety of reasons, from allergies to respiratory infections. Common colds and throat irritation can cause hoarseness. In some cases, it may be a sign of something more serious, such as laryngitis or vocal cord trauma. Depending on the cause and severity of the hoarseness, symptoms may last for a few days or weeks.
Some treatments for hoarseness include resting the voice, drinking plenty of fluids, or using cough drops or lozenges to ease the irritation.
Some treatments for hoarseness include resting the voice, drinking plenty of fluids, or using cough drops or lozenges to ease the irritation.
What are similar-sounding words for hoarse?
Usage over time for hoarse:
This graph shows how "hoarse" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
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