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A word whose sound seems to suggest its meaning is called?

A word whose sound seems to suggest its meaning is called an onomatopoeia.

For example:

* Buzz - the sound of a bee

* Meow - the sound of a cat

* Sizzle - the sound of something frying

* Bang - the sound of a loud noise

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