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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

Coroner Mary Hassell said he suffered a desaturation and respiratory arrest on 3 November 2024 which went unnoticed for about 30 minutes because the alarm's volume had been turned "too low to be usefully audible".

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 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

The wind whipped Mal’s hair into her face, and she let out an audible thrum of happiness.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

Through 12 practices, early enrollee quarterback Sam Huard — currently situated behind sophomore returning starter Dylan Morris and graduate transfer Patrick O’Brien — is attempting to absorb play calls and cadences and audibles and coverages.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 27, 2021

Microphones in the shoulder pads of offensive linemen pick up audibles, like when quarterback Peyton Manning famously yelled “Omaha” repeatedly.

From New York Times ● Aug. 17, 2020

He asked defensive coordinator Dennis Allen if he could call the plays and audibles, because he knew the offense, and understood how Brady would think, better than Denver’s defensive coaches.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 1, 2019

However, he said the Browns won’t change any of their play call or audibles and Jackson’s familiarity with the Browns won’t make much difference once the game starts.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 19, 2018

Visibles are swiftlier carried to the sense than audibles.

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




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