1. (

• pronounce ,
• articulate ,
• enounce ,
• sound_out ,
• enunciate ,
• say ,

) 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?" ;

2. (

• check_out ,
• sound_out ,
• feel_out

) try to learn someone's opinions and intentions; "I have to sound out the new professor" ;