Italian edit

Etymology edit

From fono- (phono-) +‎ simbolo (symbol)

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˌfɔ.noˈsim.bo.lo/
  • Rhymes: -imbolo
  • Hyphenation: fo‧no‧sìm‧bo‧lo

Noun edit

fonosimbolo m (plural fonosimboli)

  1. a vocal sound that evokes a meaning by means of phonic values
    Synonym: onomatopea

Derived terms edit