Difference between Howl and Ululation

What is the difference between Howl and Ululation?

Howl as a noun is the protracted, mournful cry of a dog or a wolf, or other like sound. while Ululation as a noun is a long, loud, mournful cry or howl.

Howl

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The protracted, mournful cry of a dog or a wolf, or other like sound. A prolonged cry of distress or anguish; a wail.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To utter a loud, protracted, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do. To utter a sound expressive of pain or distress; to cry aloud and mournfully; to lament; to wail. To make a noise resembling the cry of a wild beast. To utter with outcry.

Example sentence: The devil doesn't know how to sing, only how to howl.

Ululation

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A long, loud, mournful cry or howl.

We hope you now know whether to use Howl or Ululation in your sentence.

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