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How would you transcribe the sound of a wolf-whistle?

There isn't a single perfect transcription for the sound of a wolf-whistle. It's a very individual sound, depending on the person whistling and their technique. However, here are a few ways to try and represent it:

Onomatopoeia:

* "Woo woo": This is a classic and simple way to represent the sound, capturing the high-pitched and wavering nature.

* "Whee-oo": This adds a bit more detail to the rising and falling pitch of the whistle.

* "Wooo-whoop": This emphasizes the sharp, short ending of the whistle.

Phonetic transcription:

* [wʊ wʊ] This captures the "oo" vowel sound and the quick, repeated nature of the whistle.

* [wɪː wʊ] This shows the initial higher pitch and the drop in pitch towards the end.

Descriptive words:

* A shrill, piercing whistle

* A high-pitched, wavering sound

* A sharp, short whistle

Ultimately, the best way to represent the sound of a wolf-whistle depends on the context and the level of detail you want to convey.

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