![]() Zzzzzzz! You need to turn that thing off before I come in and turn it off for you! Ring Ring.Zzzzz! I didn’t think it could get any more annoying, but I was wrong.Zzzzzzzzzz! It keeps going until I turn it off. ![]() If we use more, it’s a longer alarm clock noise, and less would imply a shorter sound. We can also vary the number of “Z’s” used. In this case, the repeated “z” implies a more electronic buzzing sound. Instead, we can use a selection of letters that work well to describe the sound we’re looking for. We don’t always need to use words when referencing sounds in daily life. “Zzzzzz” is an excellent example of how onomatopoeia works. Bzzzt bzzzt bzzzt! Oh, I hate that alarm clock! I wish I could toss it out the window sometimes! Zzzzzzz.I’m not ready for today, but I guess I should get out of bed. Bzzzt bzzzt bzzzt! That’s the alarm for school.Bzzzt bzzzt bzzzt! Clearly, my phone was telling me to wake up.If we don’t use a traditional analog alarm clock, a “Bzzzt” noise is much more common. We can use this type of alarm clock when we use our mobile phones or electronic devices to wake ourselves up. “Bzzzt bzzzt bzzzt” works similar to “beep beep beep.” However, the repeated “Z” letter shows that it’s a much more electronic, humming sound. Beep beep beep! Was that all I was going to hear for the day? That darn alarm clock! Bzzzt Bzzzt Bzzzt.Beep beep beep! It’s time to get up, but I don’t think I’m ready for the day yet.The alarm clock was screaming at me, but I didn’t want to move. Many people will associate it with waking up when they don’t want to. Therefore, the “Beep beep beep” sound is also considered negative. It’s often much more electronic than a simple “Beep,” but the three words together work well to show what we’re talking about.Īlarm clocks are often thought about negatively since they are used to disturb people’s sleep in the morning. “Beep beep beep” works well because it’s the most common sound we associate with alarm clocks. Watch the video: Only 1 percent of our visitors get these 3 grammar questions right.
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