Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sound-alike
noun
/ˈsaʊndəˌlaɪk/
Definition
A sound-alike is a word or phrase that sounds similar to another but has a different meaning, often causing confusion or ambiguity.
Examples
- The words ‘pair’ and ‘pear’ are common examples of sound-alikes.
- In poetry, sound-alikes can create clever rhymes and wordplay.
- Sound-alikes can be misunderstood in conversation, so it’s important to clarify.
Meaning
The term ‘sound-alike’ refers to words or phrases that have a similar phonetic sound. This similarity can lead to misunderstandings in communication.
Synonyms
- Homophone
- Homonym
- Paronym
