English pronunciation · Words Starting with H
Hoarseness Pronunciation
Hoarseness is pronounced HAWR-snuhs, IPA /ˈhɔrsnəs/.
HAWR-snuhs
US /ˈhɔrsnəs/ · UK /ˈhɔːsnəs/
Syllables: HAWR · snuhs (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A rough or strained quality in the voice.
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Hoarseness in a Sentence
- The hoarseness cleared after a day of rest.
- She mentioned hoarseness and a dry throat.
- Hoarseness is common after a long match.
Common Mispronunciations of Hoarseness
Not HAWR-si-nuhs
Three beats become two: the s of hoarse runs straight into the n of ness.
Not HOWRS-nuhs
The oa is a long aw, so the first part is the word horse.
Tip: Hoarse and horse sound the same, so hoarseness begins exactly as horseness would.
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