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Is the word sing an onomatopoeia?

No, "sing" is not an onomatopoeia.

Onomatopoeia is the formation of a word from a sound associated with what it refers to. Examples include:

* Buzz (sound of a bee)

* Meow (sound of a cat)

* Bang (sound of a loud noise)

While "sing" refers to the act of producing musical sounds, the word itself does not imitate the sound of singing.

The word "sing" is simply a verb that describes the action.

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