How can I find sounds or pronunciations on the Internet

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This discussion focuses on finding sounds and pronunciations, particularly bird calls and onomatopoeic noises. Key resources mentioned include the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Macaulay Library for bird calls, the RSPB Bird Song Collection, and the free sound library at Freesound.org. For word pronunciations, users are directed to Forvo.com and various English pronunciation talking dictionaries. Additionally, participants suggest using app stores on Windows 8.1, Android, or iOS devices to find relevant applications for sound searches.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with online audio libraries such as Freesound.org and Macaulay Library.
  • Understanding of mobile app stores, specifically Google Play Store and Microsoft Store.
  • Knowledge of onomatopoeia and its applications in sound searches.
  • Basic navigation skills for using search engines like Google effectively.
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  • Explore the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Macaulay Library for comprehensive bird call recordings.
  • Investigate the RSPB Bird Song Collection for additional bird sounds and songs.
  • Learn how to effectively use Forvo.com for word pronunciations and audio examples.
  • Research sound-related apps available on the Google Play Store and Microsoft Store for Windows 8.1.
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This discussion is beneficial for bird enthusiasts, educators, linguists, and anyone interested in sound identification or pronunciation resources.

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Hi. I would like to try to make a search for pronunciations and sounds, for example, of birds. How can I make a search for them. For example, I try to listen "chattering cry". I write it on the Google then look for videos but there was nothing. What would be the other options for this kinds of searches?

Thank you.
 
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Did you try googling "bird sounds"? This is the first hit. http://www.enature.com/birding/audio.asp
 
For pronounciations of words, forvo.com is great.
 
Nidum said:
Talking Dictionary There are lots of other ones .

RSPB Bird Song Collection Birdsong is on the small audio bar and on a Video for most birds listed .

Hi. Talking dictionary is confusing to me. Is it Cambridge's English dictionary. The link you gave directs me there. I can see a definition for it as
quick, repeated noises that some animals make but I cannot see this sound there. Meanwhile I am looking for a grinding sound now.

Thank you.
 
mech-eng said:
Hi. Talking dictionary is confusing to me. Is it Cambridge's English dictionary. The link you gave directs me there. I can see a definition for it as
quick, repeated noises that some animals make but I cannot see this sound there. Meanwhile I am looking for a grinding sound now.

Thank you.
What do you mean you are looking for a grinding sound? What searches have you already done? We are not your personal search engine.
 
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Evo said:
We are not your personal search engine.
And google can perform a successful search in significantly less than 21 months...
 
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russ_watters said:
And google can perform a successful search in significantly less than 21 months...
LOL, or for mech-eng may well be his first google search and hit the jackpot!
 
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Evo said:
We are not your personal search engine.
But there's a robot called Evo (youtube link). :biggrin:
 
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DennisN said:
But there's a robot called Evo (youtube link). :biggrin:
I think we have the better of the Evos here.
 
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Evo said:
What do you mean you are looking for a grinding sound? What searches have you already done? We are not your personal search engine.

I am searching for a grind sound in Google, but I asked about that Talking Dictionary.

Thank you.
 
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mech-eng said:
Talking Dictionary
I've seen a couple of English pronunciation talking dictionaries. Or you can download an app. Have you thought of that?
Is that what you're looking for?
Birds? I'm not sure.
 
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Stavros Kiri said:
I've seen a couple of English pronunciation talking dictionaries. Or you can download an app. Have you thought of that?
Is that what you're looking for?
Birds? I'm not sure.

Actually saying, I was looking for something to listen onomatopoeia such as grinding noise, bark, meow ...

Thank you.
 
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mech-eng said:
Actually saying, I was looking for something to listen onomatopoeia such as grinding noise, bark, meow ...

Thank you.
Ok. Did you look for an app? (e.g. android playstore, or for iphone, or for desktop computer etc.)
 
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Stavros Kiri said:
Ok. Did you look for an app? (e.g. android playstore, or for iphone, or for desktop computer etc.)

No but I don't know the ways how I can look for an app for my windows 8.1 PC? I have been searching in the internet i.e websites.

Thank you.
 
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mech-eng said:
No but I don't know the ways how I can look for an app for my windows 8.1 PC? I have been searching in the internet i.e websites.

Thank you.
8.1 is my favourite. Just go to the "Store" tile and do a search, putting the key words that you want. Next step: you find one and download it. However, if you have an android phone or tablet, look in the "Google Play Store" (or "Google Play"), as it is the "richest" apps store in the planet, as far as I know. Everything is there.
(mostly free apps - same for the windows 8.1 microsoft store, etc.)
 
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