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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer: Onomatopoeia
Explanation
• The correctly spelled word is Onomatopoeia.
• Meaning: It refers to the naming of a thing or an action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (e.g., buzz, hiss, tick-tock).
• Common Error: Candidates frequently confuse the vowel sequence in the suffix -poeia (often misspelling it as -pia or -peoia) and replace the first 'o' with an 'a' (onamato-).
Quick Tip: Break the word into syllables to memorize: O-no-ma-to-poe-ia (remember the unique sequence -poeia at the end).