Pronunciation: /ˈsaʊndɪŋ aʊt/
verb to pronounce or articulate words by making the sounds of the letters
A1 I am sounding out the letters in the alphabet.
A2 The teacher is sounding out the words for the students to repeat.
B1 She is sounding out the pronunciation of difficult words in English.
B2 The linguist is sounding out the phonetics of the new language.
C1 The singer is sounding out each note before performing on stage.
C2 The researcher is sounding out the nuances of the ancient manuscript.
adverb in a manner that involves pronouncing or articulating words by making the sounds of the letters
A1 She is sounding out the words as she reads the book.
A2 The students are sounding out the pronunciation of difficult words.
B1 I am sounding out the melody on my guitar before I play it.
B2 The actress is sounding out her lines before the rehearsal.
C1 The scientist is sounding out different theories to explain the phenomenon.
C2 The negotiator is sounding out potential compromises to reach a resolution.
formal The teacher spent extra time sounding out each word with the struggling student.
informal I'm still sounding out the instructions on this manual.
slang I'm just sounding out the new guy to see if he's cool.
figurative She was carefully sounding out her options before making a decision.
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