sound out
Example Sentences
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Then you sound out those highlighted letters, pronounced as they appear in the original clue answers, to solve the final mystery word.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
Several of her hits have vintage charm—they wouldn’t sound out of place in a honky-tonk in the 1980s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
When he has sensed vulnerability in the past, he's frequently used his political rallies and public appearances to sound out new ideas and gauge popular support.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2025
Some Chicagoans are taking security measures into their own hands, establishing neighborhood patrols that sound out warnings when they see or suspect immigration enforcement operations.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2025
"I can't read fast enough because I have to sound out all the words."
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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