Meaning of the word onomatopoeia in English
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onomatopoeia
US /ˌɑː.noʊˌmæt̬.oʊˈpiː.ə/
UK /ˌɑː.noʊˌmæt̬.oʊˈpiː.ə/
Noun
1.
the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named (e.g., cuckoo, sizzle)
Example:
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The word 'buzz' is an example of onomatopoeia.
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Children often enjoy stories with lots of onomatopoeia.
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