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What is the word that imitates sound it represent?

The word you're looking for is onomatopoeia.

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

* Buzz (bees)

* Meow (cats)

* Bang (gunshots)

* Sizzle (frying food)

* Tick-tock (clock)

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