Animal Sounds

five monkey huddled together outdoor during daytime

Here’s a list of common animals and the sounds they are known to make, represented in a way that imitates how each sound might be spelled:

  • Dog: Bark, Woof, Ruff
  • Cat: Meow, Purr, Hiss
  • Elephant: Trumpet
  • Cow: Moo
  • Horse: Neigh, Whinny
  • Sheep: Baa
  • Duck: Quack
  • Lion: Roar, Growl
  • Pig: Oink, Grunt
  • Bird: Chirp, Tweet, Sing
  • Frog: Croak, Ribbit
  • Bee: Buzz
  • Snake: Hiss
  • Owl: Hoot
  • Wolf: Howl
  • Chicken: Cluck, Cackle
  • Rooster: Crow
  • Goat: Bleat
  • Monkey: Chatter, Hoot
  • Bear: Growl, Roar

These sounds can vary depending on the animal’s breed, age, and behavior, but these onomatopoeic words capture the essence of each sound well.

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