Onomatope
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɒnəmətəʊp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Onomatope is a noun meaning (linguistics) A word formed by onomatopoeia or mimesis.
Meaning
(linguistics) A word formed by onomatopoeia or mimesis.
Example Sentences
Some of the onomatopes were given with the notations of their respective sounds as they appear to the Indian ear; thus, the sound of the plane and drawing-knife (s-s-s) becomes the root sⁱu […]
From the start, [Jean] Gabin’s voice belonged to a popular, Parisian, sociological register, with his stress on vowels (‘a’ becomes ‘âââ’), his colourful slang and onomatopes such as ‘bah !’, ‘bof !’, ‘Eeeh ben !’ (for ‘Eh bien !’ [‘well!’]).
Word Forms
- onomatopes
Synonyms for onomatope
Depending on context, synonyms include ideophone.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include onomatopoeian, onomatopoesy, onomatopoiesis, onomatopoeics, onomatopoesis, onomatopoeia.
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