Pronunciation: /saʊnd aʊt/
verb to pronounce or articulate words slowly and clearly in order to read or understand them
A1 I will sound out the letters to help you spell the word.
A2 The teacher asked the students to sound out the words in the sentence.
B1 The actor had to sound out the difficult lines before the play.
B2 She decided to sound out her ideas with a trusted friend before making a decision.
C1 The musician spent hours sounding out the melody to perfection.
C2 In order to fully understand the complex theory, he had to sound out each concept individually.
adverb in a manner that involves pronouncing or articulating words slowly and clearly
A1 I will sound out the word slowly so you can understand it.
A2 The teacher asked the students to sound out the difficult words in the text.
B1 She decided to sound out each syllable of the word before attempting to spell it.
B2 The singer carefully sounded out each note before performing the song.
C1 The linguist was able to quickly sound out the pronunciation of the unfamiliar language.
C2 The conductor meticulously sounded out each instrument to ensure perfect harmony.
formal Before making a decision, it is important to sound out all possible options.
informal Let's sound out our friends to see who wants to come to the party.
slang I'll sound out my parents to see if they'll let me borrow the car.
figurative The politician decided to sound out public opinion before announcing his new policy.
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