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What is a prounciation of word that imitates the sound associated with it?

You're looking for a word that describes a pronunciation that imitates the sound it represents. That word is onomatopoeia.

Onomatopoeia is the formation of a word from a sound associated with what it represents.

Here are some examples:

* Buzz - imitates the sound of a bee

* Sizzle - imitates the sound of something frying

* Bang - imitates the sound of a loud noise

* Meow - imitates the sound of a cat

* Tick-tock - imitates the sound of a clock

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