Feature of Whoopi Goldberg's voice (4)

I believe the answer is:

rasp

(Other definitions for rasp that I've seen before include "Harsh noise - file" , "Grate; scrape" , "unpleasant noise" , "Grating noise; file" , "sort of berry?" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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