As we get older, our voices can become hoarse and weak. But this doesn't have to be an inevitable part of aging.

Does voice get hoarse with age?

As you grow older, you may not be able to talk all day without your voice getting tired or hoarse. ... These changes can be due to aging changes of the voice, or presbyphonia. Vocal quality changes are a result of changes to the voice box (larynx) and the vocal cords (vocal folds) which is called presbylarynges.

How does your voice change as you age?

As you age, all of your muscles naturally lose mass. This includes the muscles of your vocal cords and voice box that make your voice work. The older you get, the more your voice may become hoarse or "tired" feeling as a day wears on. You may also find it tiring to talk for long periods.