diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_torches/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_torches/init.lua
index 7a372a15eb..566dff09c3 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_torches/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_torches/init.lua
@@ -74,6 +74,10 @@ mcl_torches.register_torch = function(substring, description, icon, mesh_floor,
 			itemstack = minetest.item_place(fakestack, placer, pointed_thing, wdir)
 			itemstack:set_name(itemstring)
 
+			local idef = itemstack:get_definition()
+			if idef.sounds and idef.sounds.place then
+				minetest.sound_play(idef.sounds.place, {pos=under, gain=1})
+			end
 			return itemstack
 		end
 	}