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What words that have a sound?

This is a tricky question! It depends on what you mean by "sound."

Here are a few ways to interpret it:

* Words that *represent* a sound: These are words like *buzz*, *bang*, *meow*, *crash*, *sizzle*, *tick-tock*, *whoosh*, etc. They are called onomatopoeia and directly imitate the sounds they describe.

* Words that *make* a sound when spoken: This is more about how the word is pronounced. Some words are inherently "noisy" due to their sounds:

* Words with lots of consonant clusters: "thump", "scratch", "clatter"

* Words with sibilant sounds ("s" and "sh"): "whisper", "hiss", "swoosh"

* Words with plosive sounds ("p", "b", "t", "d", "k", "g"): "pop", "boom", "click"

* Words that *suggest* a sound: These are words that don't directly imitate a sound, but they evoke a sense of sound through their meaning or imagery:

* "Rumbling" suggests a deep, low sound.

* "Tinkle" suggests a light, delicate sound.

* "Silence" itself, while implying the absence of sound, can be a powerful concept.

To get a better answer, could you tell me what you are looking for? For example, are you looking for words that are fun to say out loud? Words that describe specific types of sounds? Words that are used in poetry or literature to create a sense of sound?

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