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    Why would anyone want this? My voice is hoarse; I was looking for a solution and this popped up. What good could this possibly do?
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    Many people find hoarse/raspy voices, both in singing and talking, very attractive.
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    Why would I need a hoarse voice?
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    You don't need it, but maybe you'd like for your voice to sound different.
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    How can I smoothly change my voice to a hoarse voice?
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    Whispering for a long time, yelling, eating spicy foods and even crying a lot can all lead to a hoarse voice. However, your voice won't stay hoarse permanently.
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    Are "hoarse" and "raspy" the same thing?
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    Almost. They're often used interchangeably, although hoarse usually describes a rougher, gruff voice while raspy voices are a little more high-pitched and strained.
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    Are there any foods that can make my voice hoarse?
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    In addition to the spicy foods mentioned, most dairy products can produce phlegm in your throat, which could increase hoarseness.
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    Most of these ways seem to depend on damaging our throat. Are there any safe methods?
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    There are safe methods, one of which is letting out as little air as possible while speaking. Close your throat up a bit, but not too tight - so you're not straining your throat. Also creating an "hhh" sound between words makes it seem raspy.
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    How long do I have to whisper to get a hoarse voice?
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    You would need to whisper heavily for several hours to lose your voice or notice any significant hoarseness.
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    Is it possible to make my voice hoarse permanently?
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    No, it's not really possible to make your voice sound more hoarse permanently beyond using methods like smoking, which is not recommended.
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    Does drinking vinegar lead to a hoarse voice?
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    I suppose if you drank enough of it, it might start to abrade your vocal cords, but you'd probably also give yourself a stomach ache. There are better ways to accomplish your goal.
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    Will these exercises give me a voice like Vin Diesel's?
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    Probably not. Vin Diesel is a very large man with a large chest, which contributes to the deep resonance in his voice. Going hoarse won't give you the same sound.
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    I need to sound raspy for the day to convince my mom that I'm sick, I have a cold, I'm stressed, and I didn't sleep a wink last night. I have 15 minutes before she gets home. What should I do?
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    Scream. It will most likely make your voice hoarse for a bit to convince her you’re sick.
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    How long does the whispering one last?
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    As long as you continue to whisper. When you stop, it will return to normal.
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