As usual, this is thoroughly documented to a perhaps ridiculous degree on the Transformers Wiki:
https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transformation#Onomatopoeia
There is an official answer to this question. It's Transformers; of course there is an official answer to this particular question. Actually, there are several. Jury's out on which of these interpretations in particular have caused the franchise to be Ruined Forever, but surely at least one of them has.
That is ridiculous and delightful.
My first exposure to the transformers wiki was because of the web comic Shortpacked by David Willis. I went looking because I couldn't believe the fandom was as ridiculous as he portrayed.
I was so wrong, if anything he undersells it most of the time.
The Transformers wiki is perfect.
Why the fuck did Hasbro release Transformers that don't transform, though?
The Transformers wiki is perfect.
As perfect as the Homestar Runner Wiki (possible RIP)?
Had to pull out after an hour and a half expedition, what a trip
Khou-chk-chk-chk-chk
(spit)
Chee-chew-choo-cha-chooo
(autobot transforming sounds)
Kee Ka Koo Kuh Kah Kah Kah Kah
Well, there's five beats, so...
Ts-che-chu-chu-chk
Chichuchichuchich
It hasn't changed since the OG 80s cartoon, right? 🤔
They don't use it enough in the movies.
Hmmmmmmmmm
Does not matter if powerplant transformers or the one in your phone charger. Same Sound.
ER-AH-OU-AH-ER
Uorr-oerrr-eerr-eirrr-irrr
Vrrrrrschrrrrr
Wonder if there’s a book/novelization, since that would be canon.
tsch ch ch ch tsch
Feels like no vowels
DJRRT- DJRRT- DJRRT- DJRRT- DJRRT!!
I think this is the wrong language to look for an answer. Japanese has a lot more mimetic words. I'm guessing anime has this pretty well established but I don't read it
aaron earned an iron urn
I don't know, but this is an awesome question
transforming noises
Jersey-Jersey-Shore
Aeoouu
Ee-ahn'-aw-oh(ng)-oo(ng) for robot to vehicle. And quickly.
Optimum Pride
Best I can do is
"Metallic Koo koo ke koo koo"
SCHRJJRRREEEEPP
ki-kiri-ki
Fun fact: this means "peanuts" in Serbian
"Skrillex"
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