adj

raspy

RAH-spih

Raspy (adj) means having a rough, grating quality, especially describing a voice. Example: “His raspy voice made him easy to recognize on the radio.”

adj

Having a rough, grating quality, especially describing a voice.

"His raspy voice made him easy to recognize on the radio."

How to use raspy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRough-sounding, as if the voice is scraping.

Common pairings

a raspy voice raspy breathing

Word forms

raspier comparative, raspiest superlative

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What does “raspy” mean?

The word “raspy” means having a rough, grating quality, especially describing a voice. In plain terms, rough-sounding, as if the voice is scraping.

How do you pronounce “raspy”?

“Raspy” is pronounced RAH-spih (/ˈɹæsp.i/ in IPA).

How do you use “raspy” in a sentence?

Here is “raspy” used in a sentence: “His raspy voice made him easy to recognize on the radio.”

What part of speech is “raspy”?

“Raspy” is an adjective.