"Ouch" is NOT an example of onomatopoeia. Onomatopoeia refers to words based on sounds, like crunch or ring or grrr. ... "Ouch" or "ow" is what English speakers say when they're in pain; speakers of other languages use other words that sound a little different due to genetic differences in vocal pronunciations.
What are the 10 examples of onomatopoeia?
Common Examples of Onomatopoeia
- Machine noises—honk, beep, vroom, clang, zap, boing.
- Animal names—cuckoo, whip-poor-will, whooping crane, chickadee.
- Impact sounds—boom, crash, whack, thump, bang.
- Sounds of the voice—shush, giggle, growl, whine, murmur, blurt, whisper, hiss.
What words are considered onomatopoeia?
Onomatopoeia are words that sound like the action they are describing. They include words like achoo, bang, boom, clap, fizz, pow, splat, tick-tock and zap. Many words used to describe animal sounds are onomatopoeia.
