An involuntary exhalation from awe is usually the interjection "ohh..." while an unvoiced inhalation is usually expressed as "gasp!"
No, "clasp" does not have a long "a" sound. The "a" in "clasp" is pronounced as a short vowel sound.
Yes, "gasp" is considered an onomatopoeia because it imitates the sound made when someone quickly inhales, usually due to surprise or shock.
You could write it as "cough," "choke," or "gasp for air," depending on the context and severity of the choking.
There are many ways to spell the "ooh" sound. You can spell it oh, or uh. This depends on exactly what sound it is making.
To breath fast or sharply
Yes, "grasp" has a short vowel sound. The 'a' in "grasp" is pronounced as the short /æ/ sound.
The opposite of "gasp" is "exhale."
Gasping can be written as "gasp," "gack," or "huh" to convey the sound of someone catching their breath suddenly and audibly due to surprise, shock, or exertion. These onomatopoeic words can help bring the sound to life in writing.
Sound of electricity
We gasp when we have difficulty breathing. We also gasp in reaction to emotional events, such as surprise, shock or disgust. In these cases it is an involuntary reaction.
When a person finds out that you are gay, sometimes they gasp.