yap -
To give off a sharp, shrill bark; or to talk and chatter in a repetitive way.
Jack Russell terriers make up for their small size by yapping loudly when danger approaches.
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clatter -
Make or cause to make a continuous rattling sound
The chains clattered against each other in the strong wind.
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hiss -
To make a sharp sound such as water coming out of a broken pipe.
When he heard to broken water pipe hiss, he knew he should call a plumber right away.
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whisper -
To speak very softly, using breath rather than the vocal cords, especially for secrecy or privacy; also a quiet or secret suggestion or rumor.
The employees whispered to each other that the company might be closing
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rattle -
To disturb or unsettle someone, especially by causing anxiety or fear; or to make a series of short, sharp sounds.
The sudden loud noise rattled her, and for a long time she just couldn't calm down.
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rumble -
To make a low, continuous, heavy rolling sound.
When the country declared war, you could hear the rumble of tanks and trucks everyone going to the front lines.
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snore -
To breathe in a very noisy way through the nose and mouth while sleeping.
She decided to wear earplugs at night because when her husband snored loudly, it woke her up.
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squeak -
A short, high-pitched sound or cry
When he was a kid, Franco loved playing with his rubber ducks that let out a squeak when he squeezed them.
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murmur -
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice
Katy murmured to her best friend Ella so that others couldn't hear her.
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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.
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growl -
A low guttural sound made in the throat, especially by a dog
A tiger's growl is a loud warning for any potential prey in the nearby area.
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twang -
An accent or voice that identifies the person from being part of a sub-culture
Northerners can identify Southerners and country music singers right away by the unique twang in their voices.
