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What are sounds above the human audible range called?

audible

[aw-duh-buhl] / ΛˆΙ” dΙ™ bΙ™l /


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Immediately after, the sound of a man crying and screaming is audible.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

When Donald Trump unveiled a helipad at the White House on Monday, his remarks were barely audible in live footage of the event.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

The effect is less a fall than a settling—from yearning into tenderness, like an audible sigh.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

The only time Duterte had been seen since his arrest in March 2025 was an initial appearance via video, where he seemed confused and tired, his speech barely audible.

From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026

Mom cleared her throat, and Salzburg snapped his mouth shut with an audible click.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

He also called the audibles on defense, was entrusted with increased leadership roles and delivered against one top opponent after another, leaving little doubt he can mix it up against the best receivers anywhere.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2024

Just try and make sure Sam is comfortable with everything that we do, and have some specific checks or audibles or options for him to go to and use.”

From Washington Times ● Nov. 2, 2023

“Every day, teachers call audibles at the line of scrimmage, figuring out what materials and words will work,” Mr. Pondiscio said.

From New York Times ● Dec. 10, 2021

The playbook for operating training camp during a pandemic includes unexpected audibles.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 30, 2020

Visibles are swiftlier carried to the sense than audibles.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster


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