Onomatopoeia Pronunciation: /ˌɒn.ə.mæt.əˈpiː.ə/ (on-uh-mat-uh-PEE-uh) Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: The formation or use of words that imitate or suggest the natural sounds associated with objects or actions they refer to (e.g., buzz, hiss, splash).
Example: Children love the onomatopoeia in comic books, such as “bang!” and “zap!”