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うわっ
This is a reaction to a sudden fright or an overwhelming sight, romaji uwa!. The small tsu at the end makes the sound cut off sharply.
Examples in context
うわっ、びっくりしました。
Whoa! You scared me.
うわっ、大きい犬ですね。
Wow, that's a big dog.
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