Other / Sound

audio

1 of 58
Other / Sound

verb

Picture

Hiss - A sharp sibilant sound, like the one made by a snake or steam escaping.

The snake let out a loud hiss as we approached it.

audio

2 of 58
Other / Sound

nounverb verb

howl - To cry out loudly in pain, anger, amusement, etc.

The dog howled loudly at the moon.

audio

3 of 58
Other / Sound

nounverb noun

Picture

Clamor - A loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting or protesting.

During the demontration, the protesters created a clamor demanding justice.

audio

4 of 58
Other / Sound

verb

mutter - Say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation

After being yelled at by his boss, Ken muttered under his breath about how he hated his job.

audio

5 of 58
Other / Sound

noun

patter - A repeated light tapping

Being a new mother, Terri's heart filled with joy when she heard the patter of her baby's feet on the floor.

audio

6 of 58
Other / Sound

adjective

glib - (of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow

Barry was a glib person who pretended to be interested in other people even though he didn't really care about them.

audio

7 of 58
Other / Sound

nounverb noun

squawk - A loud, harsh or discordant noise made by a bird or a person

A seagull's squawk is a common sound in beachside areas.

audio

8 of 58
Other / Sound

nounverb verb

grunt - (of an animal, especially a pig) make a low, short guttural sound

Pigs who are more inquisitive tend to grunt more, which draws attention to them.

audio

9 of 58
Other / Sound

verb

bellow - For a person or animal to emit a deep loud shout or roar, usually in pain or anger.

When Joan entered the office an hour late the third time this week, her manager Mr. Fass bellowed that if she wanted to keep her job, she should consider coming on time from now on.

audio

10 of 58
Other / Sound

nounverb noun

holler - A loud cry or shout

The auctioneer let out an excited holler every time someone bid the price up.

audio

11 of 58
Other / Sound

verb

yap - Give a sharp, shrill bark

Jack Russell terriers make up for their small size by yapping loudly when danger approaches.

audio

12 of 58
Other / Sound

nounverb noun

howl - A cry of pain, anger, amusement, etc.

The wolf's howl echoed across the snowy field.