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Onomatopoeia

Noun:

The formation of a word that imitates a sound associated with what is named.

Example:

The word "buzz" is an onomatopoeia since it sounds like the noise a bee makes.

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Adjective:

Describing a word that imitates a sound associated with what it is named.

Example:

"Snap" is an onomatopoeic word that describes the sound of breaking a tree branch.

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Local Usage:

In local dialect, the term "onomatopoeia" is often pronounced as "onomatopeia."

Example:

In some regions, children learn the word "onomatopeia" instead of "onomatopoeia" for sound imitations.

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