SQL SOUNDEX Function

Example

Evaluate the similarity of two strings, and return a four-character code:

SELECT SOUNDEX('Juice'), SOUNDEX('Jucy');

Definition and Usage

The SOUNDEX() function returns a four-character code to evaluate the similarity of two expressions.

Note: The SOUNDEX() converts the string to a four-character code based on how the string sounds when spoken.

Tip: Also look at the DIFFERENCE() function.

Syntax

SOUNDEX(expression)

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