Describing A Character's Voice

The way your character speaks can influence the mood of the conversation.  It can also give insight into emotion and setting of the scene.

Example:

"Get out of here," he yells in choked voice as the house continues to burn down around us.

"No.  We aren't leaving you," i protest, my strangled voice barely audible above the sound of the raging fire.

Here are some words that can be used to describe a character's voice

• Breathy
• Croaking
• Adenoidal
• Brittle
• Hoarse
• Thick
• Light
• Penetrating
• Honeyed
• Gravelly
• Appealing
• Grating
• Deep
• Strangled
• Guttural
• Choked
• Monotonous
• Barking
• Booming
• Wheezing
• Husky
• High-pitched