sound out

/sˈaʊnd ˈaʊt/

to sound out

MAIN VERB

speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

synonyms : articulate

try to learn someone's opinions and intentions

synonyms : check out

Examples

1. I'm still sounding out my words.

2. - No, not yet, but I'm sounding out words.

3. Gráinne and Dónal sound out the name: "Shh-laa-fly."

4. The fate motif sounds out the letter V in Morse code, and during World War II, the Fifth Symphony became a code for victory amongst the Allies.