Sound out has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Verb
1
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
"She pronounces French words in a funny way"
"I cannot say `zip wire'"
"Can the child sound out this complicated word?"
2
try to learn someone's opinions and intentions
"I have to sound out the new professor"
3
To question and listen attentively in order to discover a person's opinion, intent, or preference, especially by using indirect conversational remarks.
Example Sentences
"She pronounces French words in a funny way"
verb
"I cannot say `zip wire'"
verb
"Can the child sound out this complicated word?"
verb
"I have to sound out the new professor"
verb
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)