sound
sound
something heard by the ear
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sound with Russian translation
sound usage examples
Я услышал тихий звук из коридора.
I heard a soft sound from the hall.
Этот звук заставил всех обернуться.
That sound made everyone turn around.
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sound belongs to the topic "Top 1000, Calls and Meetings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
sound synonyms
What's the difference between sound / noise / tone / sound effect / audio / voice
the basic neutral word for something heard by the ear
I heard a strange sound outside.
Я услышал странный звук снаружи.
There was a lot of noise in the street.
На улице было много шума.
Her tone of voice was calm.
Тон её голоса был спокойным.
a recorded or created sound used in films, games, or media
The movie used a loud sound effect.
В фильме использовали громкий звуковой эффект.
sound as recorded or transmitted media, not a general audible thing
Please check the audio on this file.
Пожалуйста, проверьте аудио в этом файле.
I recognized her voice immediately.
Я сразу узнал её голос.
He played a high note on the piano.
Он сыграл высокую ноту на пианино.
a sound that comes back after bouncing off a surface
We heard our voices echo in the cave.
Мы слышали, как наши голоса эхом отдавались в пещере.
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce sound and what this word means
sound translation: звук. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce sound
/saʊnd/
sound translation
звук
sound examples
I heard a soft sound from the hall.
sound transcription
/saʊnd/, /saʊnd/
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Questions about this word
sound meaning: what does it mean?
something heard by the ear
sound pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
sound is pronounced as /saʊnd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
sound definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I heard a soft sound from the hall. Translation: Я услышал тихий звук из коридора.
Is sound part of Calls and Meetings vocabulary?
Yes, sound (звук) can be learned in the Calls and Meetings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is sound part of Professional English vocabulary?
Yes, sound (звук) can be learned in the Professional English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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