Verbs for the Emission of Sound

to produce a deep and rich sound that lingers or echoes

The singer's powerful voice resonated throughout the concert hall.

anything that we can hear

The sound of birds chirping greeted us as we entered the park.

to make a repeated and reflected sound

Her footsteps echoed in the empty hallway.

to signal someone, typically by using an intercom, to gain attention or request entry

She buzzed the front desk for assistance with her room key.

to make a short high-pitched noise or cry

The mouse squeaked when it saw the cat approaching.

any small parasitic arachnid that feeds on the blood of warm-blooded vertebrates

(particularly of a horn or electronic device) to make a short, often high-pitched sound as a signal or alert

The car behind us beeped impatiently as we waited at the green light.

(of electronic devices) to make a quick, high-pitched sound

When the smoke alarm detects smoke, it will bleep to alert residents.

a percussion instrument that produces sound when shaken, typically consisting of a container filled with small objects or beads

During the musical performance, the percussionist added a rhythmic touch by incorporating a tiny rattle into the ensemble.

to create a continuous, deep sound

Thunder rumbled in the distance as the storm approached.

to make a loud, deep, continuous, and powerful sound, usually with a low pitch

The jet engines roared as the airplane prepared for takeoff.

to create a loud, deep sound that resonates, often with a low tone

The fireworks boomed, echoing through the night sky.

(of animals, especially pigs) to make a low sound from the nose and throat

The pig grunted contentedly while rooting around in the mud.

to produce a high-pitched, unpleasant, screechy sound

While we were cooking, the kettle was whining as it heated up.

to make a ringing sound, like a bell or clock

The clock on the wall chimes every hour.

to create a gentle, crackling sound, similar to dry leaves or paper moving

The pages of the old book rustled as it was turned.

to make a loud, harsh, piercing sound, like that of tires sliding on pavement

The car tires screeched as the driver slammed on the brakes.

to make a deep, low sound, typically expressing pain, despair, or disapproval

The patient couldn't help but groan during the painful medical procedure.

to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips

The boy learned how to whistle by watching his grandfather.

to sing a tune with closed lips

She liked to hum while she worked, finding it helped her concentrate.

(of an animal) to make a sudden rough sound by exhaling hard through the nose as a sign of excitement or agitation

The dog snorted in excitement when it saw its favorite toy.

to breathe through one's nose and mouth in a noisy way while asleep

My roommate often snores loudly, keeping me awake at night.

to make a low sound that often expresses pain, grief, or disappointment

The injured soldier began to moan in pain on the battlefield.

to produce a hissing noise, resembling the noise made when frying food

The bacon began to sizzle in the hot pan.

to squeeze the hair with hands to make it look wavy

After applying a styling mousse, she would scrunch her hair gently to enhance its natural waves.

to produce a brief, high-pitched sound

The submarine's sonar system pinged as it detected nearby objects.

to cause a horn, particularly of a vehicle, to make a loud noise

The taxi driver honked the horn to alert pedestrians of his presence.

to make a sudden light sound like a small explosion

The bubble wrap popped loudly as it was squeezed.

to defeat and perform better than someone in a competition, sport, business, etc.

Their dedication and teamwork helped them beat out the other teams.

to make something indistinguishable due to a more dominant or overwhelming factor

The vibrant colors of the artwork were so captivating that they seemed to drown out the surrounding dullness.

the hard outer covering of a tree

The rough bark of the oak tree provided a sturdy surface for the squirrels to climb.

to make a sharp, prolonged sound, usually produced by forcing air through the mouth

The cat hissed at the approaching stranger, warning them to stay away.

to utter the short sharp sound characteristic of a bird or an insect

The birds chirped cheerfully in the morning as the sun rose.

(of animals, particularly dogs) to make a rumbling sound from the throat as a sign of warning

The bear growled menacingly, warning other animals to stay away.

the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf