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Common collocations with voice in American Collocation

voice noun

US /vɔɪs/

loud

big
booming
clear
loud
strident

I could hear Brian’s booming voice drawing ever closer.

quiet

calm
gentle
quiet
small
soft

Speak in a very soft gentle voice.

low or harsh

deep
gravelly
gruff
harsh
hoarse
husky
low
rasping

‘I’ve got something for you,’ he said in his low husky voice.

high

high
high-pitched
shrill
squeaky

She put on a squeaky voice and did an impression of Michael Jackson.

pleasant

beautiful
fine
rich
soulful
sweet
velvet

“I’ll look after you”, she said in a sweet voice.

of a singer: good

amazing
good
great
incredible
powerful
strong

The lead singer has a great voice.

different to others

distinctive

Apollo possesses a distinctive rasping voice.

going up and down in pitch

sing-song

In a sing-song voice, the flight attendant runs throught he safety procedures.

staying the same in pitch

flat
monotone

She delivered her dialogue in a monotone voice.

gradually stop

drift off
trail off

His voice trails off quickly as the procession approaches.

when a voice is loud

boom (out)
echo
ring out

When he spoke, he spoke loudly, his voice echoing like that of a minister.

shake

crack
falter
shake
tremble

The old man’s eyes filled and his voice trembled.

change

break
change

When boys’ voices break, they become deeper in tone.

get higher

rise

Her voice rose to a squeak as she went on.

get lower

drop

Her voice dropped to a conspiratorial whisper.