Sound like Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsaʊnd/ /ˈɫaɪk

SOWND-LYK

UK

sˈaʊnd/ /lˈaɪk

SOWND-LYK

Definition

To seem similar in sound or impression to something else, or to give the impression of a particular quality when spoken or described.

Usage & Nuances

Used in both literal (comparing voices, noises, music) and figurative (impressions, feelings) senses. Commonly used with 'like' + noun/phrase: 'You sound like my dad.' Casual and often used for comparisons.

• Spanish: sonar como
• Portuguese (BR): soar como - parecer (falando de som)
• Portuguese (PT): soar como - parecer (a nível de som)
• Chinese (Simplified): 听起来像
• Chinese (Traditional): 聽起來像
• Hindi: जैसा लगता है
• Arabic: يبدو مثل
• Bengali: মত শোনানো - মত লাগা (শোনা যায়)
• Russian: быть похожим на (по звучанию) - звучать как
• Japanese: 〜のように聞こえる
• Vietnamese: nghe như - giống như (âm thanh)
• Korean: 처럼 들리다
• Turkish: gibi gelmek (ses olarak) - gibi duymak
• Urdu: جیسے سنائی دینا
• Indonesian: terdengar seperti

Example Sentences

You sound like my teacher when you talk about homework.

basic

This song sounds like the one we heard yesterday.

basic

Does this animal sound like a dog to you?

basic

You sound like you’ve had a rough day.

natural

That idea really sounds like something she would say.

natural

If I say I’m fine, I probably sound like I’m lying.

natural