noun
human voice; voice of a person
Refers to the sound of a person's voice, often in contrast to other sounds or when emphasizing the presence of people. Can also mean a cry or shout.
遠くから人声が聞こえた。
I heard a human voice from far away.
夜の森で人声がすると驚く。
You'd be surprised to hear a human voice in the forest at night.
Compound of 人 (ひと, 'person') and 声 (こえ, 'voice'). The reading ひとごえ is a straightforward combination of the two words.