choked voice; broken voice; emotional voice
Describes a voice that is trembling, cracking, or thick with emotion, often from crying, distress, or being overwhelmed. The mimetic おろおろ suggests flustered, tearful agitation.
彼女はおろおろ声で「ごめんなさい」と言った。
She said 'I'm sorry' in a choked voice.
It was painful to see him speaking in a broken voice.