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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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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

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

Not realising they were audible even leaning out of windows or in the garden, the prisoners let slip secrets, including details of the development of the first ballistic missiles, V-2s.

From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026

“Yes, ma’am,” said J.T., his voice barely audible, his head hanging, one hand clasped around the other behind his back.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings

For such a simple fix, it could have lasting implications on the college game, from the pace of play to coaches’ approach to late audibles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2024

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

So Brady’s teammates won’t have a hard time hearing audibles.

From Washington Times ● Jan. 8, 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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