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New English File Advanced 3A SOUNDS

Terms in this set (29)

bang
the sound a gun makes
buzz
the sound a bee makes
hoot
tthe sound an owl or horn makes
snore
the loud sound you make when sleeping
hum
the sound you make when singing with no words and your mouth is closed
splash
the sound an object makes when it enters water at high speed
click
the sharp sound a pen makes when you push to make the ink nib pop out.
rattle
the sound when metal objects hit each other repeatedly
tap
the sound a pencil makes repeatedly hitting a table. (or a foot of an impatient person)
crash
a very loud, often metallic sound when objects hit each other at great speed
roar
the loud sound a male lion makes; the sound of a crowd shouting cheers
tick
the sound a clock makes (t--- -tock)
creak
the irritating sound something makes that isn't well-oiled, like a door. Floorboards can also make this sound
screech
a loud, high-pitched sound of tyres braking suddenly. A high-pitch (female) yell
whistle
the musical sound you make when blowing air past pursed (rounded) lips
crunch
the sound of biting into hard food, like an apple or a nut. The sound fresh snow makes when you walk on it
slam
the sound of a door being closed very quickly with much force
drip
the sound a drop of water makes falling onto a body of water or solid surface
slurp
the sound you make when you eat pasta/soup by sucking the noodles/soup into your mouth
hiss
the sound a snake makes
sniff
the sound a nose makes when smelling something
giggle
to laugh in a silly way
groan
to make a long, deep sound because you are in pain or annoyed
mumble
to speak or say something in a quiet voice in a way that isn't clear
scream
to make a loud high cry when you are hurt, frightened, or excited (Zalando)
sigh
a long deep breath that an be heard to show you are disappointed or bored
yell
to shout loudly, usually because you are angry
stammer
to speak with difficulty, often repeating sounds or words
sob
to cry noisily, taking sudden sharp breaths
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