'sound out' definitions:

Definition of 'sound out'

(from WordNet)
verb
Speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way; "She pronounces French words in a funny way"; "I cannot say `zip wire'"; "Can the child sound out this complicated word?" [syn: pronounce, articulate, enounce, sound out, enunciate, say]
verb
Try to learn someone's opinions and intentions; "I have to sound out the new professor" [syn: check out, sound out, feel out]