How Do You Spell HOARSEN?

Pronunciation: [hˈɔːsən] (IPA)

The word "hoarsen" is spelled with an "en" at the end, rather than the more common "-en" because of the pronunciation. The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for this word is /ˈhɔː.sn/ with the stress on the first syllable. This means that the vowel sound in the first syllable is pronounced "aw" (like in "pa"), and the consonant cluster "rs" is pronounced together, with the second "r" silent. The "e" at the end indicates that the pronunciation ends in a "n" sound.

HOARSEN Meaning and Definition

  1. Hoarsen is a verb that refers to the act of causing the voice to become hoarse or rough-sounding. It is derived from the adjective "hoarse," which describes a voice that is harsh, grating, or husky, usually due to irritation or inflammation of the vocal cords. When individuals hoarsen their voice, they intentionally alter the quality of their sound, leading to a deepening or roughening effect.

    This term is commonly employed to describe the deliberate change in the voice, often for artistic or dramatic purposes. Different techniques can be employed to hoarsen one's voice. These may include straining the vocal cords or imitating certain physical conditions such as speaking with a sore throat or mimicking the characteristics of a specific vocal impairment. Hoarsening can be utilized by actors, performers, or public speakers to create certain characterizations or convey specific emotions.

    Moreover, in a broader sense, hoarsen can also describe the general deterioration or worsening of the voice, regardless of intention. This deterioration can result from various factors such as excessive shouting, prolonged use of the voice, or certain medical conditions. In such cases, hoarsening can be an indicator of an underlying vocal issue that may require medical attention or vocal therapy.

    In summary, hoarsen is a verb used to describe intentionally altering one's voice quality to adopt a hoarse or rough sound, either for artistic purposes or as a symptom of a vocal issue.

Common Misspellings for HOARSEN

  • noarsen
  • joarsen
  • uoarsen
  • yoarsen
  • hiarsen
  • hkarsen
  • hlarsen
  • hparsen
  • h0arsen
  • h9arsen
  • hozrsen
  • hosrsen
  • howrsen
  • hoqrsen
  • hoaesen
  • hoadsen
  • hoafsen
  • hoatsen
  • hoa5sen

Etymology of HOARSEN

The word "hoarsen" is derived from the base word "hoarse", which originated from the Old English word "hās" meaning "rough, harsh". It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "haisō" meaning "rough, uneven". Additionally, it shares common roots with the Old Norse word "hās" and the Old High German word "heiser". Over time, the verb form "hoarsen" was derived from "hoarse" to indicate the action of becoming or making someone or something hoarse.

Similar spelling words for HOARSEN

Conjugate verb Hoarsen

CONDITIONAL

I would hoarsen
you would hoarsen
he/she/it would hoarsen
we would hoarsen
they would hoarsen

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be hoarsening
you would be hoarsening
he/she/it would be hoarsening
we would be hoarsening
they would be hoarsening

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have hoarsen
you would have hoarsen
he/she/it would have hoarsen
we would have hoarsen
they would have hoarsen

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been hoarsening
you would have been hoarsening
he/she/it would have been hoarsening
we would have been hoarsening
they would have been hoarsening

FUTURE

I will hoarsen
you will hoarsen
he/she/it will hoarsen
we will hoarsen
they will hoarsen

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be hoarsening
you will be hoarsening
he/she/it will be hoarsening
we will be hoarsening
they will be hoarsening

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have hoarsened
you will have hoarsened
he/she/it will have hoarsened
we will have hoarsened
they will have hoarsened

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been hoarsening
you will have been hoarsening
he/she/it will have been hoarsening
we will have been hoarsening
they will have been hoarsening

IMPERATIVE

you hoarsen
we let´s hoarsen

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to hoarsen

PAST

I hoarsened
you hoarsened
he/she/it hoarsened
we hoarsened
they hoarsened

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was hoarsening
you were hoarsening
he/she/it was hoarsening
we were hoarsening
they were hoarsening

PAST PARTICIPLE

hoarsened

PAST PERFECT

I had hoarsened
you had hoarsened
he/she/it had hoarsened
we had hoarsened
they had hoarsened

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been hoarsening
you had been hoarsening
he/she/it had been hoarsening
we had been hoarsening
they had been hoarsening

PRESENT

I hoarsen
you hoarsen
he/she/it hoarsens
we hoarsen
they hoarsen

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am hoarsening
you are hoarsening
he/she/it is hoarsening
we are hoarsening
they are hoarsening

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

hoarsening

PRESENT PERFECT

I have hoarsened
you have hoarsened
he/she/it has hoarsened
we have hoarsened
they have hoarsened

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been hoarsening
you have been hoarsening
he/she/it has been hoarsening
we have been hoarsening
they have been hoarsening

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