INAUDIBLE: Most Important SAT Vocabulary 🙉 🗣️
INAUDIBLE means what it says on the tin--not audible. Read on to learn more!
ℹ️ Part of speech of inaudible
inaudible is an ADJECTIVE.
🗣️ Pronunciation of inaudible
inaudible is pronounced /ɪn.ˈɔː.də.bəl/ or in-AW-duh-buhl.
📚️ Definition of inaudible
inaudible refers to a sound that cannot be heard, typically because it is too soft or drowned out by other sounds. Example: inaudible dialog.
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of inaudible used in a sentence:
The whispering of the students was virtually inaudible over the din of the cafeteria.
Hulk muttered something inaudible under his breath.
The dialogue in the movie was often inaudible due to the background music.
🧠 Quick vocab quiz on inaudible
Test yourself!
inaudible most nearly means
(A) undetectable.
(B) unnoticeable.
(C) invisible.
(D) incapable.
(E) unheard.
And one more:
In which of the following scenarios would something likely be inaudible?
(A) While reading a book in a quiet room.
(B) During a thunderstorm.
(C) At a peaceful beach during sunrise.
(D) In a library.
(E) At a concert when someone is whispering to you.
Scroll down for the answer/s.
💁🏼 Tips on using the word inaudible correctly
Inaudible is often used to describe sounds that are overwhelmed by louder noises or are too soft to be heard clearly. It's often associated with whispers or murmurs, or noises that get drowned out in a noisy environment. Of course, the antonym of inaudible is audible.
✅ Quiz answer/s
Answers:
E, unheard.
E, At a concert when someone is whispering to you.
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