Decibel

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A unit used to measure the relative intensity of a sound on a logarithmic scale.

“Prolonged exposure to sounds above 85 decibels can cause permanent hearing damage.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈdɛsɪbɛl/

Syllables

dec·i·bel

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Wordle

Contains DECI meaning ten, the -BEL ending is unusual in Wordle, three vowels are spread evenly

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points, the B scores 3 and the L is common, a strong seven-letter board play

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