01/07/2026
đ Why Can Some People Hear Sounds but Not Understand Words?
Many people say, âI can hear you⌠I just canât understand you.â
And thatâs actually very common.
Hereâs why it happens:
⢠Speech clarity vs. volume: Hearing loss often affects the ability to hear certain pitches, especially high-frequency sounds like S, T, F, and K. These sounds help words make sense.
⢠Background noise: Noisy environments make it harder for the brain to separate speech from other sounds.
⢠Brain processing: Even when sounds reach the ears, the brain may struggle to process speech clearlyâespecially if hearing loss has been present for a while.
Thatâs why turning the volume up doesnât always help. Whatâs needed is clearer sound, not just louder sound.
At Sonotone Hearing Aid Centers, we test how well you understand speechânot just how loud you hear soundsâand explain your results in terms you can understand.
Better understanding starts with a hearing evaluation. đâ¨
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