diff --git a/doc/lua_api.txt b/doc/lua_api.txt
index e0c895c97..5fe02b452 100644
--- a/doc/lua_api.txt
+++ b/doc/lua_api.txt
@@ -7217,10 +7217,13 @@ Used by `minetest.register_node`.
             -- Node was placed. Also played after falling
 
             place_failed = <SimpleSoundSpec>,
-            -- When node placement failed
+            -- When node placement failed.
+            -- Note: This happens if the _built-in_ node placement failed.
+            -- This sound will still be played if the node is placed in the
+            -- `on_place` callback manually.
 
             fall = <SimpleSoundSpec>,
-            -- When node starts to fall
+            -- When node starts to fall or is detached
         },
 
         drop = "",
diff --git a/src/client/game.cpp b/src/client/game.cpp
index 42d60b21c..20d2c6f90 100644
--- a/src/client/game.cpp
+++ b/src/client/game.cpp
@@ -3379,6 +3379,7 @@ bool Game::nodePlacement(const ItemDefinition &selected_def,
 		} else {
 			node = map.getNode(p, &is_valid_position);
 			if (is_valid_position && !nodedef->get(node).buildable_to) {
+				soundmaker->m_player_rightpunch_sound = selected_def.sound_place_failed;
 				// Report to server
 				client->interact(INTERACT_PLACE, pointed);
 				return false;
@@ -3451,6 +3452,7 @@ bool Game::nodePlacement(const ItemDefinition &selected_def,
 			pp = p + v3s16(0, -1, 0);
 
 		if (!nodedef->get(map.getNode(pp)).walkable) {
+			soundmaker->m_player_rightpunch_sound = selected_def.sound_place_failed;
 			// Report to server
 			client->interact(INTERACT_PLACE, pointed);
 			return false;