Pronunciation (US) enPR: hōrs, IPA (key): /hɔrs/ (UK) IPA (key): /hɔːs/ Audio (US)(file) Adjective Positive hoarse Comparative hoarser Superlative hoarsest If your voice is hoarse, it is very dry and rough. He replied with a hoarse whisper.Wikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.Remove ads