Language Pronunciation Exercises

noun a firming or strengthening of muscles through exercise

verb to improve the strength or firmness of muscles through exercise

• It is recommended to tone up your muscles through regular exercise.
• I need to tone up before summer so I can feel confident at the beach.
• I've been hitting the gym to tone up for my upcoming vacation.
• She decided to tone up her resume before applying for the job.

verb the action of speaking in a soft, hushed tone to avoid being heard by others

• The professor was whispering instructions to the students during the exam.
• I caught my coworkers whispering about the upcoming office party.
• I heard Sarah whispering some juicy gossip to her friend.
• The wind was whispering through the trees as I walked through the forest.

verb to pronounce or articulate words slowly and clearly in order to read or understand them

adverb in a manner that involves pronouncing or articulating words slowly and clearly

• Before making a decision, it is important to sound out all possible options.
• Let's sound out our friends to see who wants to come to the party.
• I'll sound out my parents to see if they'll let me borrow the car.
• The politician decided to sound out public opinion before announcing his new policy.