What is another word for clearing your throat?
Pronunciation: [klˈi͡əɹɪŋ jɔː θɹˈə͡ʊt] (IPA) 
Clearing your throat is a common habit that most people do when they feel like there is some discomfort or irritation in their throat. However, this phrase can be replaced with many other alternative expressions. One such synonym could be "coughing briefly" or "hacking." Another way to express the same thing is by using "throat clearing" or "throat scraping" or even "throat rattling." A more formal way to describe this act would be "expectorating phlegm" or "expelling mucus from the larynx." In the end, no matter the terminology one uses to describe it, clearing your throat is a natural reflex for many people and is a signal that something is irritating their airways.
