The place within the word where a sound or letter occurs.

A slight sound occurred in the end of the room.

The sound occurs when gases in the body flow through the small intestine.

Soon after, the sounds of 4-year-olds entering the room and attacking Robert occurred.

What little chance Cardona had to hear it was lost when other sounds occurred.

Five minutes later, a swishing sound occurred in a small tent.

This sound can of course occur in other places and cause differences in meaning.

Not a sound occurred; yet ten seconds later, Pug felt something press against his chest.

A number of people glanced his way as these sounds occurred.

As though in response to his words, the sound occurred again, not faintly this time.