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What are sounds above the human audible range called?

audible

[aw-duh-buhl] / ˈɔ də bəl /


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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

This time Laya’s hushed solo was slightly audible and equally astonishing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

He was the last speaker of the three-hour event, and thunder had been audible outside for over an hour.

From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2026

There were audible jeers when he came on in Saturday's 3-1 friendly win over Real Sociedad, although others responded with cheers.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

The sensation that caused was visible and audible, and even Gaum couldn’t hide his surprise.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

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

Coach Ron Rivera said given how many looks the Patriots have defensively, it’ll be crucial to maximize every minute of practice time this week to drill the audibles and options into his head.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 2, 2023

Rapp has been calling plays since he was a 7-year-old peewee quarterback performing audibles at the line of scrimmage.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 22, 2022

“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

Visibles are swiftlier carried to the sense than audibles.

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




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