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How to pronounce hoarse

“hoarse” pronunciation in American and British English

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“hoarse” in real sentences

108 clips in the index · 8 American · 4 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. You sound a little hoarse.

    State Department

  2. am a little bit hoarse today.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. - A tickle, I've been hoarse.

    Penguin Books UK

  4. time without getting hoarse, you know?

    First We Feast

Words that sound like “hoarse”

Words one sound away from hoarse — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

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