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inaudible

American  
[in-aw-duh-buhl] / ɪnˈɔ də bəl /

adjective

  1. not audible; incapable of being heard.

inaudible British  
/ ɪnˈɔːdəbəl /

adjective

  1. not loud enough to be heard; not audible

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Other Word Forms

  • inaudibility noun
  • inaudibleness noun
  • inaudibly adverb

Etymology

Origin of inaudible

First recorded in 1595–1605; in- 3 + audible

Example Sentences

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These high-frequency waves are invisible and inaudible to humans.

From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2025

As she scrabbled for a laser pointer in her large handbag, her coloratura was comically on point, though she was inaudible in her middle range during the cabaletta.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 1, 2025

The clip remains inaudible until the very end, when audio of her laughing and saying “oh boy” interrupts the silence.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2025

At each question, Trump barely nodded his head and, according to pool reports, said a “yes” that was inaudible from my spot in the overflow room.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2024

Ralph took an uncertain step, pointed to a palm tree, and whispered something inaudible to Piggy; and they both giggled like Sam.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

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