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How would you write the sound for a sigh in onomatopoeia?

There are many ways to write the sound of a sigh in onomatopoeia, depending on the kind of sigh and the desired effect:

Simple sighs:

* Ahh

* Ugh

* Oof

* Whew

* Shhh

Heavy sighs:

* Aaahhhh

* Ooooffff

* Ssshhhhuuu

* Pfff

Sad sighs:

* Sigh

* *Sigh* (with an asterisk to emphasize sadness)

* *Heavy sigh* (with an asterisk and a descriptor)

Relieved sighs:

* Whew!

* Ahhh, finally!

* *Happy sigh*

Frustrated sighs:

* Ugh

* Hmph

* *Sigh of frustration*

You can also combine words to create more complex sounds:

* A long, slow sigh

* A deep, weary sigh

* A sigh of relief

Ultimately, the best way to write a sigh depends on the context and the emotion you want to convey.

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