A figure of

speech that suggests or imitates the origin of a particular sound is known as

onomatopoeia. This figure of speech is commonly used in literary works. To be
precise, the property of such, different types of sounds is referred to by the word
onomatopoeia. We all are aware of onomatopoeia words associated with sounds of
animals. Some of the examples are 'meow', 'roar', 'oink', etc. The onomatopoeia
words even if they arise from a common origin, may not be common to different
languages in the world. An example of this difference is the perception of sound of
clock as 'tick tock' in England/English and 'katchin katchin' in Japan/Japanese.
Therefore, it is difficult to create a common list of onomatopoetic words. Let us have
a look at some of these words used in English language through information
presented below.

List of Onomatopoeia Words

The English word, onomatopoeia has a Greek origin. This word was derived from the
Latin, onomatopoiia and then incorporated in English. The word onomatopoeia can
be broken down into onoma (name) and poiein (to make). Nowadays, words like
imitation and echoism also are used as alternatives for this literary device. The good
onomatopoeia words list presented below includes those terms of common usage.
Argh: This word/sound is used in reference with an exclamatory expression resulting
from frustration.
Bark: Sound produced by a dog.
Bang: The sound is associated with that of gunshot.
Boom: This word is used in reference with sound of an explosion.
Bubble: The expression is used to indicate the release of air from water.
Buzz: Sound produced by a bee.
Boing: The sound is used in reference with bounce or spring.
Crash: Collision between two objects.
Creak: It is the sound produced when a particular object is under pressure.
Click: A tapping sound. Variety of items/objects produce the sound, 'click'
Chirp: General perception of the sound produced by birds.
Croak: Sound made by a frog.
Clatter: Dropping objects produce this kind of sound.
Ding Dong: Sound produced by a doorbell.
Dump: Throwing an object in garbage.
Eek: Sound made by a mouse.
Fizz: Sound produced at the time of opening a soda bottle.
Flitter: Sound of the wings of butterflies is indicated by this word.
Fisst: This kind of sound can be heard when a tire loses air.
Groan: Sound produced by an overworked machine/engine.
Grunt: Disapproval about a certain thing is indicated with this sound.
Gargle: Sound produced with liquid in the back of throat/mouth.
Gasp: Sound of air intake, which results from feelings like surprise.
Gulp: Sound produced as a result of swallowing air.
Honk: The sound produced by horns of vehicles.
Hiss: Sound produced by a snake or cat.
Itch: Scratching activity of a dog is indicated by the sound of 'itch'.
Jab: The act of stabbing in a quick manner produces this sound.
Jangle: Playing a guitar creates this kind of sound.
Kick: Sound produced when a foot is used like a weapon.
Lap: This kind of sound is produced when a dog is drinking a liquid.
Lick: The sound produced when dogs kiss.
Moo: Sound of a cow.
Munch: The munching sound is produced while a person is chewing with closed
mouth.
Meow: This kind of sound is produced by a cat.
Mumble: The term, mumble is used in reference with sound produced while speaking
under breath.
Ping: The sound produced by a small plastic ball.
Plash: A splash which is of smaller degree, results into such kind of noise.
Pling: Sound created by plucking a harp's string.
Quack: Sound produced by a duck.
Rustle: Sound of an object moving through leaves.
Rumble: Sound produced by a thundercloud.
Ripple: This kind of sound is created when an object (smaller) falls in water.
The table presented below includes few more onomatopoeia words.

Barf Bash Bap

Beep Brush Clonk
Clang Clap Clack
Crunch Chomp Chug
Crack Dong Flip Flop
Flub Gallop Gong
Grumble Gag Glitch
Gweeze Hum Hack
Ick Jingle Jig
Krinkle Luggle Moan
Murmur Neigh Nibble
Ning Pip Punch
Puck Pitter patter Quisp
Ruff Ribbit Snort
Swig Shatter Snicker
Smack Sputter Strum
Ting Thud Thwack
Tingle Tween Vroom
Whomp Whoosh Whine
Whip Waft Wretch
Waffle Wiffle Yack

The examples of onomatopoeia words presented in this article are of common use.
Onomatopoetic words help explain a situation in a better manner with the exact
representation of certain sounds. The list of onomatopoeia words in this article
should enrich our language and ease out the process of writing or expressing an
idea.