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How to pronounce decibel

“decibel” pronunciation in American and British English

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“decibel” in real sentences

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  1. between 110 and 120 decibel, and jet engine is around 140 decibel.

    Andrew Huberman

  2. counts on the decibel reader.

    Taskmaster

  3. retention ponds and decibel limits.

    The Atlantic

  4. >> strength will Signal be measured in decibel-milliwatts.

    ABC News In-depth

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