high-pitched

/ˌhaɪ ˈpɪtʃt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌhaɪ ˈpɪtʃt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhī-ˈpicht How to pronounce high-pitched (audio)/ (ame, mw)

high-pitched — adjective

1. describes a voice or vocal sound that is unusually high, thin, and sharp to the

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes a voice or vocal sound that is unusually high, thin, and sharp to the ear.

例句

Eve answered the phone in a high-pitched voice after running upstairs.

collocation: high-pitched voice

Jisoo's high-pitched laugh carried across the quiet library hall.

attributive: high-pitched + laugh

同義詞
  • shrill

    stronger and more negative; often suggests the voice is unpleasant

  • squeaky

    more informal and often used for very thin or childish voices

  • thin

    can suggest weakness as well as a high sound, so it is less exact

反義詞
  • deep

    used for voices with a low, full sound

  • low-pitched

    the direct opposite for sounds with a lower tone

文法句型

high-pitched + voice/laugh/tone

用法筆記

Most often used for a person's voice, laugh, cry, or singing tone. When the sound comes from an alarm, machine, or electronic device, sense 2 is usually the better fit.

常見錯誤

❌He has a high-pitched character.
✅He has a high-pitched voice.
💡use it for sounds, especially voices, not for someone's personality.
❌The printer spoke in a high-pitched voice.
✅The printer made a high-pitched noise.
💡machines produce sense-2 noises, not sense-1 voices.

2. describes a sound or noise with a very high tone, often one that feels sharp or

2.形容詞B2
釋義

describes a sound or noise with a very high tone, often one that feels sharp or unpleasant to hear.

例句

A high-pitched alarm started ringing in the empty office.

collocation: high-pitched alarm

The dentist's drill made a high-pitched whine beside Femi's ear.

collocation: high-pitched whine

同義詞
  • shrill

    stronger and more negative; often stresses how unpleasant the sound is

  • piercing

    focuses on a sound that seems to cut through the air

  • squealing

    best for mechanical or electronic sounds rather than neutral sound description

反義詞
  • low-pitched

    describes a sound with a lower tone

  • muffled

    describes a dull, softened sound rather than a sharp one

文法句型

high-pitched + alarm/beep/whistle/noise

用法筆記

This sense usually modifies sounds from alarms, tools, bells, and electronic devices, and it often suggests that the sound is annoying. For a naturally high human voice, use sense 1 instead.

常見錯誤

❌She gave a high-pitched noise during the song.
✅She sang in a high-pitched voice during the song.
💡use sense 1 for people producing vocal sounds.
❌The smoke alarm has a high-pitched voice.
✅The smoke alarm makes a high-pitched sound.
💡machines and devices make noises, not voices.