Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with voice in American Collocation
voice
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
loud
I could hear Brian’s booming voice drawing ever closer.
quiet
Speak in a very soft gentle voice.
low or harsh
‘I’ve got something for you,’ he said in his low husky voice.
high
She put on a squeaky voice and did an impression of Michael Jackson.
pleasant
“I’ll look after you”, she said in a sweet voice.
of a singer: good
The lead singer has a great voice.
different to others
Apollo possesses a distinctive rasping voice.
going up and down in pitch
In a sing-song voice, the flight attendant runs throught he safety procedures.
staying the same in pitch
She delivered her dialogue in a monotone voice.
gradually stop
His voice trails off quickly as the procession approaches.
when a voice is loud
When he spoke, he spoke loudly, his voice echoing like that of a minister.
shake
The old man’s eyes filled and his voice trembled.
change
When boys’ voices break, they become deeper in tone.
get higher
Her voice rose to a squeak as she went on.
get lower
Her voice dropped to a conspiratorial whisper.