Sound vs Tone vs Voice vs What you sound like

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Sound

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1noun

Tone

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun

Voice

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

What you sound like

Acima de 10.000 (menos comum)
 SoundToneVoiceWhat you sound like
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/saʊnd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/saʊnd/"]/🇬🇧 /["/təʊn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/təʊn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/vɔɪs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/vɔɪs/"]/🇬🇧 //wɒt juː saʊnd laɪk//🇺🇸 //wɑt ju saʊnd laɪk//
SignificadoAlgo que você escuta.Something you hear.A qualidade do som ou o caráter de uma voz ou música.The sound quality or character of a voice or music.O som que você faz quando fala ou canta.The sound you make when you talk or sing.The way your voice sounds.
ExemploI heard a strange sound coming from the forest.She spoke in a harsh tone that made everyone uncomfortable.She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone who hears it.I love hearing what you sound like when you sing.
RegistroNeutroNeutroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)Acima de 10.000 (menos comum)
Nível CEFRA1B2A2-
Classe gramaticalnounnounnoun
Colocaçõesbig, deafening, loud, hear, listen for, listen to, carry, travel, come, wave, effect, bite, at the sound of, without a sound, sound of, break the sound barrier, the speed of sound, big, deafening, loud, hear, listen for, listen to, carry, travel, come, wave, effect, bite, at the sound of, without a sound, sound of, break the sound barrier, the speed of sound, mono, stereo, surround, turn down, turn off, turn up, level, quality, system, live, different, new, create, developdeep, low, hushed, adopt, speak in, strike, change, soften, convey something, in a/​the tone, in tones of, a tone of voice, dominant, general, overall, establish, set, have, in tone, a change in tone, a change of tone, deep, low, hushed, adopt, speak in, strike, change, soften, convey something, in a/​the tone, in tones of, a tone of voice, light, muted, neutral, match, dial, dialling, engaged, get, soundbeautiful, fine, good, hear, raise, drop, go up, rise, die away, coach, teacher, lessons, in a/​your voice, at the top of your voice, a babble of voices, a hum of voices, critical, dissenting, lone, find, add, lend, voice of, make your voice heard, speak with one voicehear what you sound like, know what you sound like, wonder what you sound like
Antônimossilence, quietdullness, flatness, monotonysilence, quiet-
Erros comunsUsing 'sound' as a verb incorrectly in passive structures., Confusing 'sound' with 'noise'—'sound' is neutral, while 'noise' often has a negative connotation., Forgetting to specify the type of sound (e.g., 'loud sound' vs. just 'sound').Confused with 'tune', especially in music contexts., Using 'tone' only in musical contexts, rather than in speech., Mixing up 'tone' with 'mood' when describing emotional qualities.Confusing 'voice' with 'sound'; 'voice' is specifically human., Using 'voice' as a verb incorrectly; it's primarily a noun., Mixing up 'voice' with 'tone'; they have different meanings.Confused with 'how you sound'., Used incorrectly in formal settings., Overspecifying the meaning by adding unnecessary details.
Notas de usoUse 'som' para falar sobre barulho, música ou qualquer experiência auditiva. É um termo neutro adequado para a maioria dos contextos, incluindo conversas informais e escrita formal.Use 'sound' when talking about noise, music, or any auditory experience. It's a neutral term suitable for most contexts, including informal conversations and formal writing.Usado para descrever qualidades de som em música ou fala. Evite usar em contextos excessivamente casuais. É apropriado em discussões sobre arte, música e comunicação.Used to describe qualities of sound in music or speech. Avoid using in overly casual contexts. It’s appropriate in discussions about art, music, and communication.Use 'voz' em contextos formais e informais para se referir a falar ou expressar pensamentos. Evite usá-lo para sons não humanos.Use 'voice' in both formal and informal contexts to refer to speaking or expressing thoughts. Avoid using it for non-human sounds.Used in informal conversations to discuss someone's voice or vocal qualities. Not suitable for formal writing.

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Perguntas frequentes: Sound vs Tone vs Voice vs What you sound like

Qual é a diferença entre Sound, Tone, Voice e What you sound like?

Sound: Something you hear. Tone: The sound quality or character of a voice or music. Voice: The sound you make when you talk or sing. What you sound like: The way your voice sounds.

Qual é mais avançada: Sound, Tone, Voice e What you sound like?

Tone é o nível mais alto, em B2, na escala CEFR.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Sound: I heard a strange sound coming from the forest. Tone: She spoke in a harsh tone that made everyone uncomfortable. Voice: She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone who hears it. What you sound like: I love hearing what you sound like when you sing.

Posso usar Sound, Tone, Voice e What you sound like de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Sound, Tone, Voice e What you sound like são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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