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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishRough-sounding, as if the voice is scraping.
Common pairings
a raspy voice
raspy breathing
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Word forms
- Comparative
- raspier
- Superlative
- raspiest
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Frequently asked questions
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.
