Pronunciation: [hˈʌskinəs] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "huskiness" can be a bit confusing as it contains several silent letters. The correct pronunciation is /ˈhʌskɪnəs/, with the silent "h" at the beginning and the silent "e" at the end. The sound of the letter "u" is represented by the letters "u" and "i" in the word. The letter "s" is pronounced as a voiced "z" sound due to the following "i" and "n" sounds. Therefore, "huskiness" is pronounced as "HUS-ki-niz".
Huskiness refers to the quality or condition of having a husky or deep, rough voice or sound. It is often used to describe a voice that is low-pitched, rough, and somewhat hoarse in nature. This roughness in the voice may result from certain physiological factors, such as the thickness or texture of the vocal cords, or can be related to other health conditions that affect the vocal apparatus.
The term "huskiness" can also extend beyond vocal qualities and be applied to other sounds or objects. For example, it may describe the rough or scratchy texture of a fabric, the roughness or coarseness of a surface, or the sound produced when an object rubs against another.
It is worth noting that huskiness is often associated with attractiveness, as it is often regarded as a desirable trait that can add depth and richness to one's voice. Many actors, singers, and public speakers may cultivate a husky voice to add character or emotion to their performances.
Overall, huskiness is a characteristic that pertains to voice or sound quality, typically described as having a deep, rough, and hoarse nature.
Roughness of sound; hoarseness.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "huskiness" is derived from the noun "husk". "Husk" originates from Middle English "huske", which is a variant of the Old English "hysc". The Old English term can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic "huskiz". It is believed to be related to the Middle Dutch "huse", meaning "little house" or "pod", and the Old Norse "hūsk", which translates to "covering" or "pod". Thus, "huskiness" refers to the quality or condition of being husky.
