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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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