soundalike

[sound-uh-lahyk]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a person or thing that sounds like another, especially a better known or more famous prototype.
a whole spate of Elvis Presley soundalikes.

soundalike

/ ˈ��ʊ�Ի�əˌ��ɪ�� /

noun

1. a person or thing that sounds like another, often well known, person or thing
2. ( as modifier )
  a soundalike band

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Word History and Origins

Origin of soundalike¹

1965–70; noun use of verb phrase sound alike, on the model of look-alike

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Frank Drebin, if the actors’ soundalike initials weren’t confusing enough.

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The actress said she was left "angered" and "shocked" at the company's apparent use of a soundalike.

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The attorney claims the rapper attempted to use a soundalike of the song instead of the original to get around the denied request, but he says it is still copyright infringement.

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Several websites already offer fans the ability to create new songs using soundalike voices of pop's biggest stars.

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A soundalike cover of the song appears in the Season 4 finale during a montage of the final couples.

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