soundalike
nounUK /ˈsaʊndəlaɪk/
US /ˈsaʊndəlaɪk/
A soundalike is a word or name that sounds the same as another one.
The band's name was a soundalike of a famous group, so people often got them confused.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person who imitates another performer's voice or style.
The tribute act used a soundalike to sing the lead vocals.
3. A piece of music or advertising jingle that closely imitates a well-known song.
The commercial used a soundalike instead of paying for the original track.
4. Resembling something in sound only, not in meaning or spelling.
The two brand names were soundalike but completely unrelated.