How can I find sounds or pronunciations on the Internet

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding sounds and pronunciations on the Internet, specifically focusing on bird calls and various animal sounds. Participants share resources and methods for searching these audio files, including websites and applications.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks methods to find specific bird sounds, such as "chattering cry," and expresses difficulty in locating them through Google.
  • Another participant suggests searching for "bird sounds" on Google, providing a specific link to a resource.
  • A different participant mentions Cornell's library of bird calls, offering a link to their collection.
  • Resources such as the BBC's sound effects library and a free sound library are recommended, though the BBC's service is noted as expensive.
  • For word pronunciations, a participant recommends forvo.com as a useful site.
  • There are multiple mentions of a "Talking Dictionary," with some participants expressing confusion about its functionality and relevance to their search for specific sounds.
  • Participants discuss the challenges of searching for specific sounds and express frustration at the perceived lack of assistance from others in the thread.
  • Suggestions are made regarding the use of apps for finding sounds, with inquiries about how to search for apps on different platforms, including Windows 8.1.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best methods for finding sounds, and there are mixed responses regarding the effectiveness of the suggested resources. Some express frustration at the lack of direct assistance, while others provide links and suggestions without resolving the initial queries.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express confusion about the functionality of the Talking Dictionary and its relevance to their searches. There is also uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of various suggested resources and methods for finding specific sounds.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in locating animal sounds, bird calls, or word pronunciations may find the shared resources and suggestions beneficial.

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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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