Sound Production Techniques

adjective relating to speech sounds or the way they are pronounced

• The phonetic transcription of the word 'cat' is /kæt/.
• I find phonetic symbols confusing to remember.
• Some people think learning phonetics is a real pain.
• Understanding phonetics is like unlocking a secret code.

noun aahs

• The audience erupted in a chorus of 'aahs' as the magician performed his final trick.
• The kids let out a few 'aahs' as they opened their presents on Christmas morning.
• The new movie had everyone in the theater going 'aahs' and 'oohs' throughout the entire film.
• The sight of the beautiful sunset filled her with 'aahs' of wonder and awe.