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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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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

"By taking precautions you can protect your oil – lock and disguise your tank, fit a 'level Gauge' with audible alarm and consider installing security lighting and CCTV."

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

“Good morning, your honor,” Navarrete said, her voice barely audible over the air conditioning blasting in her office.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

Conversation at the nearby table had nearly ceased, and he knew that everything he said would be audible as far as the bar.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

“Just can’t turn the ball over,” said Herbert, his answers shorter than audibles at the line of scrimmage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026

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

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

McAdoo said Mayfield will have plenty of opportunities to call audibles at the line of scrimmage, adding that “if I don’t trust the quarterback in this offense, then I don’t trust myself.”

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 8, 2022

Visibles are swiftlier carried to the sense than audibles.

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


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