audio
0 antonyms and opposites of audio, grouped by meaning.
Noun — Sound, especially recorded or transmitted sound.
How to use audio
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Clipping of audio-. Cognates include Sanskrit आविस् (āvís, “manifestly, evidently”) and Ancient Greek αἰσθάνομαι (aisthánomai, “perceive, notice”) whence English aesthetic.
Full origin of audio →Frequently asked questions
What does “audio” mean?
The word “audio” means sound, especially recorded or transmitted sound. In plain terms, sound, especially the kind that gets recorded, played back, or broadcast.
How do you pronounce “audio”?
“Audio” is pronounced AW-dee-oh (/ˈɔ.di.oʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “audio” in a sentence?
Here is “audio” used in a sentence: “The video's audio was out of sync with the picture.”
What part of speech is “audio”?
Depending on how it is used, “audio” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “audio” a common word?
“Audio” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “audio” have?
“Audio” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: sound, especially recorded or transmitted sound.
What is the difference between audio and video?
Audio refers to sound alone — what you hear — while video refers to moving images, what you see. The two are often combined in 'audiovisual' media such as films and television. A podcast is pure audio and a music track is audio, whereas a movie pairs audio with video so you get both together.
What is the difference between audio and sound?
Sound is any vibration the ear can detect, whether a bird singing or a door slamming. Audio usually means sound that has been recorded, transmitted, or reproduced electronically, such as a voice note or a streamed song. In short, all audio is sound, but not all sound is audio.
What are the types of audio?
Audio is commonly divided by format and quality. It can be analog, like vinyl or cassette, or digital, like MP3 and streaming files. It may also be mono, using a single channel, or stereo and surround, which spread sound across several channels to create a fuller, more spatial listening experience.