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Signal sounds


Xinfu January 12, 2015 09:29 AM

Signal sounds
 
Before getting out of the lift, there will be a voice telling you what floor it's reached. What do you call this? Can I say these?

-I find the signal sound very disturbing.
-I find the signal sounds very disturbing.

poli January 12, 2015 10:03 AM

I would use automated voice.

By the way, lift is a British term. Although many may will understand you elsewhere, the more common term in the US is elevator.

Rusty January 12, 2015 09:24 PM

If it is a voice, use what poli suggested. If it is a sound, use 'the sound of the signal' or just 'the signal'.

I find the sound of the signal very disturbing.
I find the signal very disturbing.

Xinfu January 14, 2015 06:28 AM

Thank you.

Xinfu March 17, 2015 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poli (Post 153306)
I would use automated voice.

By the way, lift is a British term. Although many may will understand you elsewhere, the more common term in the US is elevator.

Are they correct?

-An automated voice will speak when a floor is reached.
-Automated voice will speak when a floor is reached.
-The automated voice will speak when a floor is reached.

Rusty March 17, 2015 03:27 PM

The indefinite article (used in your first sentence) would be heard much more often, because it is more general in nature. When there is the possibility of more than one available 'voice', this article can be used to convey that, as well.

The definite article (used in your last sentence) pins the number of voices down to one-it will be the only 'automated voice' heard when the floor is reached.

Your middle sentence is not correct. An article must be used.

Xinfu March 20, 2015 09:44 PM

Thank you.


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