noun
Refers to a low, rough, or breathy voice quality, often considered attractive or distinctive. Used for both men and women.
彼女のハスキーボイスがとても魅力的だ。
Her husky voice is very attractive.
風邪でハスキーボイスになってしまった。
I ended up with a husky voice because of a cold.
Variant with interpunct; less common but still seen.
しゃがれ声 is a native Japanese term for a hoarse or raspy voice, often with a negative or unhealthy connotation, while ハスキーボイス is a loanword that usually carries a positive or stylish nuance.
ダミ声 refers to a thick, muffled, or husky voice that can sound unattractive or unclear, whereas ハスキーボイス is generally perceived as appealing.
Loanword from English 'husky voice'.