sound off

verb

sounded off; sounding off; sounds off

intransitive verb

1

: to play three chords before and after marching up and down a line of troops during a ceremonial parade or formal guard mount

2

: to count cadence while marching

3

a

: to speak up in a loud voice

b

: to voice one's opinions freely and vigorously

Synonyms of sound off

• speak out
• shout
• cry
• pipe up
• speak up
• yell
• talk up
• shoot
• speak one's mind
• spout (off)
• call

Examples of sound off in a Sentence

she never missed a chance to sound off about the latest “stupid” political decisions

the guard captain commanded each sentry to sound off

Recent Examples on the Web

Spielberg is just the latest in a chorus of voices in Hollywood that have sounded off on how the entertainment industry should approach the use of AI in recent months. —Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026

Shooting outside a bar near TD Garden The Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association is sounding off after a shooting outside a popular bar near TD Garden sent patrons frantically searching for cover. —Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026

Quick bites → Costco shoppers are sounding off after a beloved food court favorite gets a surprising swap. —Staff, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026

On Tuesday, Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina sounded off on China and Pakistan, which is trying to broker a peace deal in the Iran war. —Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sound off

• ashraf
• checkoff
• cutoff
• falloff
• handoff
• kickoff
• layoff
• liftoff
• markoff
• markov
• payoff
• playoff

Kids Definition

sound off

verb

1

: to count while marching

2

: to voice one's opinions freely with force