sounds Flashcards

1
Q

a long ā€˜sā€™ sound like the sound that a snake makes

A

hiss

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2
Q

the sound made by the movement of leaves or paper

A

rustle

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3
Q

a regular sound, especially of that of a watch, clock etc.

A

tick

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4
Q

a short sharp explosive sound like that made by a cork

A

pop

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5
Q

a sudden loud noise

A

bang

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6
Q

the sound that follows a flash of lightning

A

thunder

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7
Q

a ringing sound made by small bells, coins etc.

A

jingle

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8
Q

a sound that remains you a bees buzzing

A

buzz

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9
Q

a short loud noise, made especially by something breaking

A

snap

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10
Q

a small quantity of liquid falling in drops

A

drip

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11
Q

the loud sound of a wild animal such as a lion

A

roar

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12
Q

the sound of something falling into a liquid

A

splash

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13
Q

to make a short loud sound

A

bark (of a dog)

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14
Q

to make a low continuous sound

A

hum (of a bee)

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15
Q

to make a sharp grating sound

A

creak

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16
Q

to make a loud and very high sound (such as a car)

A

screech

17
Q

(of a kettle or other machine) to make a high sound

A

whistle

18
Q

to speak very quietly

A

whisper

19
Q

to shout at the top of your voice

A

yell

20
Q

to breathe heavily in sleep

A

snore

21
Q

to open your mouth because you are tired or bored

A

yawn

22
Q

to speak with difficulty repeating some sounds

A

stutter

23
Q

to breathe quickly and noisily

A

gasp

24
Q

to give a low cry of grief, pain etc.

A

moan

25
Q

to weep noisily

A

sob

26
Q

to make a musical sound with closed lips

A

hum

27
Q

to shout with joy, approval, or enthusiasm

A

cheer