Words for Onomatopoeia (Sound-Imitating Words)
Words that phonetically imitate or suggest the sound
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chirp
A short, sharp sound made by small birds or insects.
"The sparrow let out a chirp."
clap
A sharp sound made by striking hands together.
"The audience gave a loud clap."
crash
A loud noise of something breaking or falling.
"The vase fell with a crash."
drip
The sound of a liquid falling drop by drop.
"The faucet made a steady drip."
gurgle
A bubbling or hollow sound, often from water or a baby.
"The stream made a gentle gurgle."
roar
A deep, loud sound from a lion, crowd, or engine.
"The lion let out a roar."
splash
The sound of something hitting water.
"She jumped into the pool with a splash."
thud
A dull sound made by a heavy object falling.
"The book hit the floor with a thud."
whirr
A low, regular sound of something spinning fast.
"The fan made a constant whirr."