Synonyms for

Audible

Verb / ˈɑ:dʌbʌl / Another word for audible — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Audible means able to be heard or loud enough to be heard.

Synonyms & similar words

hearable inaudible hearable perceptible detectable discernible distinct noticeable clear loud sonorous resonant vocal aural acoustic sound noisy raucous harsh ear-splitting piercing

Synonyms by register

Formal

perceptible detectable discernible

Informal

hearable loud enough

Literary

resonant clear

Antonyms

inaudible unheard silent mute unnoticeable imperceptible

Common collocations

  • barely audible
  • clearly audible
  • audible gasp
  • audible sigh
  • audible alarm
  • audible range
  • audible signal

Word family

noun audibility
adverb audibly

Usage note

Audible describes something that can be heard. It is often used to describe sounds that are just at the edge of perception or are faint but still detectable.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher's voice was audible even from the back of the classroom.
  2. The sound of the car engine was audible from a mile away.
  3. The thunder was so audible that it shook the windows of the house.
  4. The singer's voice was audible even over the loud music.
  5. The dog's barking was audible from across the street.

Quotes

  • The only audible sound was the chickadee's lonely whistle and the muffled gurgle of the stream.
  • I had to strain to make out the barely audible hum of the motor.
  • The audible message of the birds is that the day is breaking.

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