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gurgles

Verb
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

To make a hollow bubbling sound, often associated with flowing water.

Detailed Definition
The verb 'gurgles' describes the sound made by water flowing or bubbling, often in a playful or lively manner. In the context of the poem, it enhances the auditory imagery of the water as it moves underground, contributing to the overall atmosphere of the piece.
Example
Example in poetry:
"It spills into the pool, And gurgles underground" (makes a bubbling sound); "The brook gurgles over the stones" (nature); "Her laughter gurgles like a fountain" (simile); "The coffee gurgles in the pot" (domestic); "The water gurgles through the drain" (urban)
Additional Notes
The word 'gurgles' is used in the line 'And gurgles underground' to evoke the sound of water, enriching the sensory experience of the poem.; Found in the poem, Ghosts by Joseph Campbell
Also Known As
gurgling sounds bubbling murmurs liquid gurgles rippling flow
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