Sunday, June 12, 2011

English: Onomatopoeic words claque, ululate, susurrus

claque


PRONUNCIATION:
(klak)
MEANING:
noun: A group of people hired to applaud at a performance.

ululate


PRONUNCIATION:
(UHL-uh-layt, YOOL-)
MEANING:
verb intr.: To howl or wail.

 

 

 

susurrus


PRONUNCIATION:
(soo-SUHR-uhs)
MEANING:
noun: A whispering or rustling sound.

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