Growling
Raspy
Raspy adjective - Harsh and dry in sound.
Usage example: the dying man spoke in a barely audible, raspy voice
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Harsh Vocals: The growling, raspy sound of Ogre's voice arguably counts, helped by the indecipherableness of most of it.
Source: Music / Skinny Puppy - A female example - while not being actual growling, Magali Luyten's both singing and talking voice are very raspy.
Source: Harsh Vocals -
Check. Raspy voice that becomes a deep, growling voice the more powerful he gets?
Source: Obviously Evil
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