Lesson 80--onomatopoeia (part two)

 

 

Words representing sounds are different in every language.  Here are some common ones that you will encounter in English.

 

"Bzzzzzzz"

This is the sound of buzzers.  The number of z's determines how long the buzzer lasts.  The longer the buzzer, the more z's you will see.  Compared to a bell, this sound is much less pleasant.

"Boom"

This is the sound of a loud noise, like an explosion.  This is a sound you hear and feel.

"Beep"

This is the sound of a weak car horn, or child's bike horn.  This is not the sound of a truck horn, or big car horn.  This is not an aggressive sound.  This is often used to make cars sound cute.