RED HOT ROOT WORDS

RED HOT ROOT WORDS

Lesson 33 Mrs. Pope7th Grade Reading

Sound Words

Red Hot Root WordsPrefixesMeaningWords You Already Knowaudhearaudiophonsoundtelephonesonsoundsonicaudible adjective loud enough to be heard

audibleThe puppys whimper was barely audible.

audition noun a hearing to test the abilities of a speaker, actor, or musician

auditionAfter the audition he waited in the hall to find out if he made it through to the next round.

auditory adjective relating to hearing

auditoryListening to loud music damaged his auditory nerve.

phonetics noun the study of speech

phoneticsAfter studying phonetics, she was able to spell and read better.

phonograph noun a machine to reproduce sound by using records

phonographThe music blared from the phonograph.

sonar noun a way of using sound to locate objects under water

sonarThe treasure hunters used sonar to locate the old ship wreck on the ocean floor.

14sonnet noun a 14-line poem

sonnetHis sonnet expressed his love for his wife.

sonorous adjective capable of emitting a sound, especially with a rich, full quality

sonorousThe sonorous tuba pumped out the melody.

symphony noun a musical composition for an orchestra; harmony of sounds

symphonyThe audience sat attentively as the orchestra played the symphony.

unison noun sounding the same note or tone at the same time; agreement; harmony

unisonWhen the teacher asked if the class wanted to play on the playground, the students answered in unison.

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