Example Sentences
"'Buzz,' 'hiss,' and 'splash' are onomatopoeia."
"Onomatopoeia makes writing more sensory and interesting."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
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Study Tips
To remember onomatopoeia, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about english language arts.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.