How to say “sounds good” like a native speaker
A conversational way to accept an idea or say that a plan seems suitable. It does not usually refer literally to how something sounds.
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Hear “sounds good” in real speech
Clip 1 · Patrick Winston (MIT)
How to Speak · 45:15
About this video
Patrick Winston teaches a lecture about speaking and communicating ideas. He discusses the role of knowledge and practice, and uses presentation slides to illustrate choices that help or hinder an audience.
In context
they have to show us that they've done something.Oh, that sounds good, I said.
And then I said to them, how long does a candidate have to establish these two things?
Clip 2 · Learn English with Bob the Canadian
Talking about Likes and Dislikes in English - A Real English Conversation with Bob and Jen · 1:51
About this video
Bob and Jen answer their daughter's questions about their likes, dislikes and preferences. Bob introduces it as an informal conversation rather than a formal English lesson.
In context
Lettuce, ketchup, mustard, relish.Yeah, I don't know. That sounds good.
What if what else do you get?
Clip 3 · Speak English With Vanessa
Order PIZZA in English: Daily Life English Lesson · 3:50
About this video
Vanessa and her husband Dan visit an American pizza restaurant. She explains ordering language and restaurant customs, then discusses dining experiences and expectations about prices.
In context
We are ready. And we're going to splurge because this is a business expense.Sounds good to me.
We're going to get a side strawberry salad as per your recommendations.
When to use “sounds good”
- Accepting a dinner plan: “Shall we meet at six?” “Sounds good.”
- Agreeing to a colleague's suggestion: “Let's check the figures tomorrow.” “Sounds good to me.”
Common learner mistake
Use the adjective “good” for your reaction to a plan: “That sounds good”, not “That sounds well”.
Possible connected-speech patterns in “sounds good”
“Sounds” ends with DZ before the G of “good”. Say the ending lightly without adding a syllable between the words.
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