decibels

The word “decibels” has 3 syllables: dec-i-bels

It's pronounced as /ˈdɛsɪbəlz/

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In the thesaurus, “decibels” has 35 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

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Synonyms for decibels

noun
1. A common measure of sound intensity ratio that is one tenth of a bel on the logarithmic intensity scale. It is defined as dB = 10 log10(P1 / P2), where P1 and P2 are the relative powers of the sound.

The sound of the jet engine measured over 120 decibels, which is extremely loud.
A whisper typically registers at about 30 decibels on the sound scale.
Prolonged exposure to noise above 85 decibels can harm your hearing.
The concert reached dangerous decibels, prompting the audience to wear earplugs.
Scientists recorded the noise level at 50 decibels in the quiet neighborhood.

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