inaudible — impossible or difficult to hear
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: impossible or difficult to hear
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈɔːdəbəl/
Korean meaning: 들을 수 없는, 들리지 않는
Korean pronunciation: 인**어**더블
Example Sentences
- The student's excuse was delivered in an inaudible mumble, probably on purpose.
- His apology was so inaudible that she thought he was still arguing.
- The announcement was inaudible due to the broken microphone.
inaudible
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈɔːdəbəl//
impossible or difficult to hear
💡 Concept
His whisper was inaudible over the roaring subway train.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈɔːdəbəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈɔːdɪbəl/
🌳Etymology
Prefixin--
Rootaud
Suffix--ible
Origin
라틴어에서 유래된 단어로, '안으로(in-)'라는 부정의 접두사와 '들을 수 있는(audible)'이 결합하여 '들을 수 없는'이라는 의미가 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
audiblelaudableplausible
audible
laudable
plausible
🔗Collocations
inaudible whisper
barely inaudible
become inaudible
inaudible voice
almost inaudible
inaudible murmur
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The student's excuse was delivered in an inaudible mumble, probably on purpose.”
😄 Fun example
“His apology was so inaudible that she thought he was still arguing.”
“The announcement was inaudible due to the broken microphone.”
“She made an inaudible comment under her breath about her boss.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
silentmuffledmutedfaintquiet
Antonyms
audibleloudclear
Related
audioaudienceauditoryhearsound
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