Onomatopoeic Sounds I Flashcards
The sound clocks and watches make every second.
“This clock has a very loud _______”
Tick
To make a continuous, low sound such as the one a bee makes.
“I could hear the _______ of a fly, but I couldn’t see it anywhere”
Buzz
To make a short, sharp sound.
“To get the new software, just ________ on the ‘download’ icon”
Click
A loud noise that sounds as if it is caused by something violently breaking apart or hitting something else.
“There was a loud _________, and we rushed over to see what had fallen.”
Crash
When a door, floorboard, etc. creaks, it makes a long low sound when it moves or is moved.
“I heard a floorboard ________ and I knew somebody had come into the room”
Creak
To bite hard food, causing it to make a loud noise.
“She was ______ noisily on an apple.”
Crunching
The sound or action of liquid falling in drops.
“All I could hear was the_______ of the rain from the roof”
Drip
To make a noise like a long s sound.
“The snake reared its head and gave an angry ______”
Hiss
A short, loud, high sound (klaxon) / the sound an owl makes.
“I hate people who ________ at me when I slow down an amber light”
Hoot
To sing without opening your mouth.
“I’ve forgotten how that song goes - could you _____ it for me?”
Hum
