softeningsound
nounUK /ˈsɒfənɪŋ saʊnd/
US /ˈsɔːfənɪŋ saʊnd/
A softening sound is a sound that gets quieter and gentler.
The softening sound of the rain helped the baby fall asleep.
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2. A sound that becomes less harsh or sharp over time.
The softening sound of the siren faded as the truck drove away.
3. A speech sound made softer or more lenient in pronunciation.
Linguists noted the softening sound of the consonant at the end of the word.
4. A sound effect used in music or film to make a scene feel calmer.
The editor added a softening sound under the emotional scene.