Cat sounds to play for your cat

Tap a meow, turn your volume up a little, and watch your cat’s ears swivel. Free in your browser, nothing to install.

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Soft meow In the app I love you In the app Angry hiss In the app Calm down, kitty In the app Here’s a treat for you In the app Time to play, little one In the app
Play it safeStart quietly and keep sessions short. If your cat flattens their ears, hides or swishes their tail, stop. Some cats love meow sounds, others find them confusing.
Cat Translator sound library with cat sound cards like I’m hungry and Let’s play

Want more cat sounds?

The Cat Translator app has a full library of cat sounds and phrases sorted by mood (calming, hungry, playful and affectionate), plus a two-way chat that turns your voice into meows.

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Cat sound guide

What do cat sounds mean?

Cats rarely meow at each other. Most meowing is aimed at us. Here is what the most common cat sounds usually mean.

Meow

A cat’s all-purpose “hey, human”. Short meows are greetings; long, drawn-out ones usually mean they want something, like food, a door opened or attention.

Purr

Most often contentment, during petting or naps. Cats also purr when stressed or unwell, so look at their body language too.

Trill or chirp

A rolling, high “mrrp” that is friendly and excited. Mother cats use it to call kittens, and adult cats use it to say hello or “follow me”.

Chatter

Rapid clicking at a bird or bug through the window. It is a mix of excitement and frustration at prey they can’t reach.

Hiss

A clear warning: back off. The cat feels threatened or scared. Give them space and don’t try to comfort them by picking them up.

Yowl

A loud, long cry. It can mean territorial disputes, mating behaviour in unneutered cats, disorientation in older cats, or pain. Sudden yowling is worth a vet visit.

FAQ

Cat sound questions

Why does my cat react to cat sounds on my phone?
Cats are wired to pay attention to other cats. A recorded meow can trigger curiosity, a reply meow or a search for the “other cat”. Reactions vary: some cats come running, others ignore it completely.
Is it OK to play cat sounds to my cat?
In short sessions at a moderate volume, yes. Avoid hissing or distressed sounds with nervous cats, and stop if your cat seems stressed, hides or starts searching anxiously.
Can I download these cat sounds?
No. The sounds can be played here in your browser. The full sound library is available inside the free Cat Translator app for iPhone and iPad.
Where can I find more cat sounds?
The Cat Translator app includes a full library of cat sounds and phrases sorted by mood, plus a chat that plays your voice back to your cat as a meow.

What is your cat trying to say?

Translate meows and talk back with Cat Translator, free on iPhone and iPad.

Download on theApp Store