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How to pronounce decibels in American English
“decibels” pronunciation by American speakers
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begins at around 35 decibels.
NIH
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to 130 decibels about a half a mile away.
NIST
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Time starting at midnight, or zero, is on the bottom axis, and noise level in decibels
FAA
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