List of sounds

Interesting noises that people and animals make.

Snarling is something an animal does when it is angry or feels threatened. It usually shows its teeth and makes a low, rough growling sound. Dogs and other animals snarl to say "do not come closer" or "I might bite."

Sis forSnore

Sometimes when you are asleep, while you breathe the soft tissues at the back of your mouth vibrate and make a noise, which is called snoring. Snoring can be quite quiet, or very loud and annoying enough to keep anyone else near them awake.

Sis forSnort

A snort is a short, sharp, loud noise made by suddenly blowing out air through your nose. Horses and pigs are the animals that snort most often.

Sis forSound

Sound is something that you hear through your ears. It is made up of vibrations that can travel through air as well as many other substances. Sound won't travel through everything - many substances block sound.

Sis forSqueak

A squeak is a short, high-pitched noise. Small animals like mice squeak. Metal surfaces that are not well lubricated will squeak when they rub together, for example a squeaky door.

Tis forThunder

Thunder is the loud rumbling sound made by lightning. Thunder can also describe other loud noises, for example "the herd of horses thundered by".

Tis forToot

A toot is the sound a horn makes, or anything that sounds similar to that noise.

Tis forTweet

A tweet is a short, high-pitched noise made by small birds and some baby birds. Another word for tweet is chirp.

Vis forVoice

Your voice is the sounds you can make from your mouth when you talk or sing. You can also use the word voice to describe using your voice, or just making your opinion heard another way, for example "He voiced his disapproval about the new development".

Wis forWhir

A whir is a humming or buzzing sound made by something quickly moving backwards and forwards or around and around. Things that whir include electric fans and bird's wings.
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