sound out

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (transitive) : To cautiously try to discover someone's opinions, intentions, or feelings : To ask questions or make statements in an indirect or careful way to gauge someone's thoughts on a subject. To pronounce a word, especially by articulating its individual letters or syllables : To say a word slowly or phonetically, often as a method for reading or learning it. Examples of...