The bird's voice was a harsh croak, unpleasant but understandable.

When he talked, his voice was a harsh croak.

Her voice was a harsh croak again, but she managed to make herself heard.

Her voice was little more than a harsh croak, but never had he heard a sweeter sound.

His question came out little more than a harsh croak.

The words came out of her mouth as a harsh croak.

The captain's voice was a harsh croak, but still understandable.

His voice was a harsh croak hardly above a whisper.

He tried to speak again but only managed a harsh and unintelligible croak.

Paks tried to speak, but made a harsh croak instead.