Definition

Able to be heard or produced as a sound.

Example

The soundable alarm alerted everyone in the building.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a soundable instrument?

Yeah, I think it means it can produce sound, right?

Exactly! I’m really curious about how they work.

Me too! It would be fun to try playing a soundable instrument.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Soundable → It is formed from "sound" (from Old English *sund*, meaning healthy or safe) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "soundable" means capable of being sounded or made audible.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'capable of being sounded' — 'sound' refers to noise or audio, and '-able' indicates the ability to do something.

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