Sounds: Meaning, example sentences and an audio example
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🔊 1. bang /bæŋ/
Meaning: A sudden loud noise, often from something hitting or closing.
Example: I heard a door bang in the wind. / There was a loud bang outside.
🔊 2. buzz /bʌz/
Meaning: A low, continuous humming sound, often made by bees or machines.
Example: Bees buzz around the flowers. / I heard a buzz from my phone.
🔊 3. click /klɪk/
Meaning: A short, sharp sound made when something snaps into place.
Example: She clicked the mouse to open the file. / There was a soft click as the door closed.
🔊 4. crash /kræʃ/
Meaning: A loud sound of something breaking or hitting something hard.
Example: The waves crashed against the rocks. / I heard a crash of glass in the kitchen.
🔊 5. creak /kriːk/
Meaning: A long, high sound when something (like a door or floor) moves slowly.
Example: The old door creaked open. / I heard the creak of the stairs.
🔊 6. crunch /krʌntʃ/
Meaning: A loud, dry sound made when something hard is crushed.
Example: She crunched on an apple. / I love the crunch of dry leaves.
🔊 7. drip /drɪp/
Meaning: A small drop of liquid falling slowly.
Example: The tap is dripping. / I heard the drip of rain on the roof.
🔊 8. hiss /hɪs/
Meaning: A long “s” sound, like air escaping or a snake.
Example: The cat hissed at the dog. / I heard a hiss from the gas pipe.
🔊 9. honk /hɒŋk/
Meaning: The loud sound made by a car horn or goose.
Example: The driver honked his horn. / I heard a honk from the street.
🔊 10. hum /hʌm/
Meaning: A low, steady sound, often made when someone sings with closed lips.
Example: She hummed a song while cooking. / I heard the hum of the refrigerator.
🔊 11. rattle /ˈrætəl/
Meaning: A short, repeated noise made when small things hit each other.
Example: The wind rattled the windows. / I heard the rattle of coins in his pocket.
🔊 12. roar /rɔː/
Meaning: A very loud, deep sound, like a lion or crowd.
Example: The lion roared loudly. / The roar of the crowd filled the stadium.
🔊 13. screech /skriːtʃ/
Meaning: A very high, loud sound.
Example: The brakes screeched suddenly. / I heard a loud screech of tires.
🔊 14. slam /slæm/
Meaning: To close something with force and noise.
Example: He slammed the door angrily. / The slam of the door
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