{"id":239,"date":"2015-09-08T23:17:56","date_gmt":"2015-09-08T21:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/erikawinterlia.winterlia.se\/web\/?p=239"},"modified":"2015-09-08T23:18:43","modified_gmt":"2015-09-08T21:18:43","slug":"123-sounds-for-writers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erikawinterlia.com\/?p=239","title":{"rendered":"123 sounds for writers"},"content":{"rendered":"

When I’m writing, I always find myself wondering what certain things sound like and how I am going to make my reader hear what I hear. What does it sound like when a glass break against a concrete floor? In order to make it easier for myself in finding the right word, I went on a massive search on the internet and I dug deep into my dictionary to find words that would describe sounds. Then I compiled all of this into one single document and added it to my Scrivener template, so that I now get easy access to my own dictionary of sounds every time I sit down to write.<\/p>\n

So I figured, that if I have use for this long list of “sound words”, then maybe other do to. So here is my list of 123 words to describe sound. Enjoy.<\/p>\n

Oh, and before we get started: if anyone have additional words to add to the list, I’d be happy to hear them.<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Bang<\/strong>: a loud sudden sound, often a metallic explosive sound<\/li>\n
  2. Bark<\/strong>: short bursts, like that from a dog<\/li>\n
  3. Beat<\/strong>: a single regular sound or a series of regular sounds, especially of two things hitting together<\/li>\n
  4. Beep<\/strong>: a short high pitch tone<\/li>\n
  5. Bellow<\/strong>: a deep loud roar, typically in pain or anger<\/li>\n
  6. Blare<\/strong>: a loud, harsh sound, like that of a trumpet<\/li>\n
  7. Blast<\/strong>: loud continuous music or other noise<\/li>\n
  8. Bleat<\/strong>: the weak, wavering cry made by a sheep, goat, or calf<\/li>\n
  9. Bong<\/strong>: a low-pitched, resonant sound of the kind made by a large bell<\/li>\n
  10. Boom<\/strong>: a loud, deep, resonant sound<\/li>\n
  11. Bray<\/strong>: the loud, harsh cry of a donkey or mule<\/li>\n
  12. Bump<\/strong>: the sound of something hitting against something solid<\/li>\n
  13. Buzz<\/strong>: a low, continuous humming or murmuring sound, made by or similar to that made by an insect<\/li>\n
  14. Cackle<\/strong>: the clucking cry of a bird such as a hen or a goose<\/li>\n
  15. Cheep<\/strong>: a short, high squeaky cry made by a young bird<\/li>\n
  16. Chime<\/strong>: a melodious ringing sound when a bell or a metal bar or tube, is struck<\/li>\n
  17. Chink<\/strong>: the sound that is made when two glass or metal objects hit each other<\/li>\n
  18. Clack<\/strong>: the short loud sound of one hard object hitting against another<\/li>\n
  19. Clang<\/strong>: a loud, resonant metallic sound<\/li>\n
  20. Clangor<\/strong>: the noise made when metal is hit<\/li>\n
  21. Clank<\/strong>: a loud, sharp sound made by pieces of metal being struck<\/li>\n
  22. Clap<\/strong>: an explosive sound, especially of thunder, or the short hard sound of clapping hands<\/li>\n
  23. Clash<\/strong>: a loud sound made when two metal objects hit each other<\/li>\n
  24. Clatter<\/strong>: a series of loud short noises made when a hard object hits against another hard object or surface<\/li>\n
  25. Clink<\/strong>: a short high sound that glass or metal objects make when they hit each other<\/li>\n
  26. Clip-clop<\/strong>: the sound that a horse\u2019s hooves make when the horse is walking<\/li>\n
  27. Clop<\/strong>: the sound that a horse\u2019s hooves (= feet) make when they hit the ground<\/li>\n
  28. Cluck<\/strong>: the short, low sound made by a hen<\/li>\n
  29. Clump<\/strong> : the sound of heavy steps.<\/li>\n
  30. Clunk<\/strong>: a low sound made when one hard heavy object hits another.<\/li>\n
  31. Crack<\/strong>: a sudden sharp or explosive noise indicating something broke<\/li>\n
  32. Crackle<\/strong>: a sound made up of a rapid succession of short sharp noises<\/li>\n
  33. Crash<\/strong>: a loud noise like the sound of two hard things hitting each other and breaking.<\/li>\n
  34. Creak<\/strong>: the sound when an object, usually wooden, is being moved or when pressure is applied<\/li>\n
  35. Dingdong<\/strong>: The sound of two metal objects hitting each other, like chimes or a bell, can also be mechanical<\/li>\n
  36. Drop<\/strong>: when a fluid substance hits a hard surface<\/li>\n
  37. Drum<\/strong>: the sound of something continuously hitting a surface<\/li>\n
  38. Echo<\/strong>: a noise that is repeated because the sound hits a surface and returns.<\/li>\n
  39. Fizz<\/strong>:\u00a0 the sound of a liquid as it produces bubbles of gas<\/li>\n
  40. Flop<\/strong>: the movement or sound of something that is not hard or made of metal falling against something else.<\/li>\n
  41. Glug<\/strong>: a hollow gurgling sound or sounds as of liquid being poured from a bottle<\/li>\n
  42. Gnash<\/strong>: the sound of teeth being grind together<\/li>\n
  43. Gobble<\/strong>: the gurgling sound of a turkey<\/li>\n
  44. Grating<\/strong>: unpleasant harsh sound, like two objects being repeatably rubbed against each other<\/li>\n
  45. Growl<\/strong>: a growling sound made by a hostile animal<\/li>\n
  46. Grumble<\/strong>: a low rumbling sound<\/li>\n
  47. Gurgle<\/strong>: a hollow bubbling sound like that made by water running out of a bottle<\/li>\n
  48. Hammering<\/strong>: the sound of someone hitting something very hard several times.<\/li>\n
  49. Hiss<\/strong>: a sharp continuous sound as of the letter s<\/li>\n
  50. Hoot<\/strong>: a low, wavering musical sound which is the typical call of many kinds of owl<\/li>\n
  51. Howl<\/strong>: a long, doleful cry uttered by an animal such as a dog or wolf<\/li>\n
  52. Hum<\/strong>: a low, steady continuous sound like that of a bee<\/li>\n
  53. Jangle<\/strong>: a noise made when metal objects hit each other.<\/li>\n
  54. Jingle<\/strong>: a light ringing sound such as that made by metal objects being shaken together<\/li>\n
  55. Kachink<\/strong>: the short ringing sound like that from winning on slot machines at a casino, often used in reference to money<\/li>\n
  56. Knock<\/strong>: a sudden short sound caused by a blow, especially on a door to attract attention or gain entry<\/li>\n
  57. Mew<\/strong>: a high-pitched crying noise like that from a cat or gull<\/li>\n
  58. Moan<\/strong>: a long, low, breathing sound made by a person expressing physical or mental suffering or sexual pleasure<\/li>\n
  59. Murmur<\/strong>: a softly spoken or almost inaudible utterance<\/li>\n
  60. Neigh<\/strong>: a characteristic high whinnying sound made by a horse<\/li>\n
  61. Patter<\/strong>: a repeated light tapping sound like that of rain against a window<\/li>\n
  62. Peal<\/strong>: a loud repeated or reverberating sound of thunder or laughter, or a loud ringing of bells<\/li>\n
  63. Pop<\/strong>: a light explosive sound, like that of a corked bottle being opened<\/li>\n
  64. Pounding<\/strong>: the sound of repeated hard hits or loud noise<\/li>\n
  65. Pulsing<\/strong>: a rhythmic throb, like that of a beating heart<\/li>\n
  66. Purr<\/strong>: a low continuous vibratory sound, like that of a cat<\/li>\n
  67. Rap<\/strong>: a quick, sharp knock or blow<\/li>\n
  68. Rasp<\/strong>: an unpleasant sound like the one made by two rough surfaces rubbing together.<\/li>\n
  69. Rat-a-tat<\/strong>: a series of short sharp sounds made by someone knocking on a door.<\/li>\n
  70. Rattle<\/strong>: the sound that something makes when it rattles.<\/li>\n
  71. Ricochet<\/strong>: the sound or action of a moving object ricocheting off a surface.<\/li>\n
  72. Ring<\/strong>: a clear resonant sound, as a bell when struck<\/li>\n
  73. Rippling<\/strong>: a low continuous flowing sound like that of running water<\/li>\n
  74. Roar<\/strong>: a full, deep, prolonged cry uttered by a lion or other large wild animal<\/li>\n
  75. Rumble<\/strong>: a continuous deep, resonant sound like distant thunder<\/li>\n
  76. Rushing<\/strong>:\u00a0 a rapid flow or surge of something, like flowing water or maybe a speeding car passing by<\/li>\n
  77. Rustle<\/strong>: a soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper<\/li>\n
  78. Scrape<\/strong>: the sound caused by something rubbing against a hard surface.<\/li>\n
  79. Scratch<\/strong> : a sound made by moving something sharp or rough against a hard surface.<\/li>\n
  80. Scream<\/strong>: a long, loud, piercing cry or cries expressing extreme emotion or pain<\/li>\n
  81. Scrunch<\/strong>: a sound like something hard being crushed.<\/li>\n
  82. Shriek<\/strong>: a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement<\/li>\n
  83. Sizzle<\/strong>: a hissing sound, as of food frying or cooking<\/li>\n
  84. Slam<\/strong>: an instance of something slamming down or slamming shut, or the noise made by this.<\/li>\n
  85. Slap<\/strong>: the sound of a slap or something similar hitting a surface.<\/li>\n
  86. Smack<\/strong>: a loud sound made when something hits a surface.<\/li>\n
  87. Snap<\/strong>: a sudden, sharp cracking sound or movement<\/li>\n
  88. Snarl<\/strong>: an aggressive growl, like that of a dog<\/li>\n
  89. Snort<\/strong>: an explosive sound made by the sudden forcing of breath through one’s nose<\/li>\n
  90. Splash<\/strong>: the sound of liquid hitting something, or the sound of something falling into a liquid.<\/li>\n
  91. Splat<\/strong>: the sound made by a wet object hitting something hard.<\/li>\n
  92. Splosh<\/strong>: the noise that a liquid makes when it moves around.<\/li>\n
  93. Sputter<\/strong>: a series of soft explosive or spitting sounds<\/li>\n
  94. Squawk<\/strong>: a loud, harsh, or discordant noise made by a bird or a person<\/li>\n
  95. Squeal<\/strong>: a long, high-pitched cry or noise<\/li>\n
  96. Squelch<\/strong>: a soft sucking sound made when pressure is applied to liquid or mud<\/li>\n
  97. Squish<\/strong>: soft wet wound of a liquid being pressed out from something<\/li>\n
  98. Stamp<\/strong>: the hard short sound of something being put down forcibly onto something else, like a foot against the floor<\/li>\n
  99. Swish<\/strong>: hissing or rustling sound, like that of a fast moving car passing<\/li>\n
  100. Swoosh<\/strong>: the sound produced by a sudden rush of air or liquid<\/li>\n
  101. Tap<\/strong>: light repetitive blows, like a finger against a table<\/li>\n
  102. Tattoo<\/strong>: a rhythmic tapping or drumming<\/li>\n
  103. Throb<\/strong>: a strong, regular beat or sound<\/li>\n
  104. Thud<\/strong>: a low sound made by something heavy falling or hitting something.<\/li>\n
  105. Thump<\/strong>: a low loud sound that is made when something heavy hits something else.<\/li>\n
  106. Thunder<\/strong>: a loud rumbling or crashing noise heard after a lightning flash due to the expansion of rapidly heated air<\/li>\n
  107. Thwack<\/strong>: a short loud sound like something flat hitting a surface hard.<\/li>\n
  108. Tick<\/strong>: a regular short, sharp sound, especially that made by a clock or watch<\/li>\n
  109. Tick-tock<\/strong>: regular short, sharp sound, especially that made by a clock or watch<\/li>\n
  110. Tinkle<\/strong>: a light, clear ringing sound<\/li>\n
  111. Toot<\/strong>: a short, sharp sound made by a horn, trumpet, or similar instrument<\/li>\n
  112. Trill<\/strong>: a quavering or vibratory sound, especially a rapid alternation of sung or played notes<\/li>\n
  113. Twang<\/strong>: strong ringing sound such as that made by the plucked string of a musical instrument or a released bowstring<\/li>\n
  114. Twitter<\/strong>: series of short, high-pitched calls or sounds<\/li>\n
  115. Wail<\/strong>: a prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger<\/li>\n
  116. Whack<\/strong>: the sound of hitting someone or something with a lot of force<\/li>\n
  117. Wheeze<\/strong>: a forced whistling or rattling sound, the in the chest as a result of obstruction in the air passages<\/li>\n
  118. Whine<\/strong>: a long, high-pitched complaining cry<\/li>\n
  119. Whir<\/strong>: a low, continuous, regular sound of something rapidly rotating or moving<\/li>\n
  120. Whisper<\/strong>: a soft sound made using one’s breath rather than one’s throat, especially for the sake of secrecy<\/li>\n
  121. Yap<\/strong>: a sharp, shrill bark<\/li>\n
  122. Yelp<\/strong>: a short, sharp cry, especially of pain or alarm<\/li>\n
  123. Zap<\/strong>: a sharp sudden fizzing sound like that of electricity<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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