sound out
sound out(
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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).
1. (to ascertain)
a. tantear
The company sent a questionnaire to the employees to sound out their views on ways of improving productivity.La compañía envió un cuestionario a los empleados para tantear sus opiniones sobre formas de mejorar la productividad.
b. sondear
Give me a day or two to sound out my neighbors and see if any of them are interested.Deme un par de días para sondear a mis vecinos y ver si alguno está interesado.
2. (to articulate)
a. pronunciar
It's helpful for children who are learning to read to break up long words and sound out each syllable separately.Algo que ayuda a los niños que están aprendiendo a leer es partir las palabras largas y pronunciar cada sílaba por separado.
sound outtransitive verb phrase
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).
1. (general)
a. sondear, tantear
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