How to Pronounce "feel out"
expression
ˈfiɫ/ /ˈaʊt
FEEL-owt
fˈiːl/ /ˈaʊt
FEEL-owt
Definition
To carefully find out someone's opinion or feelings about something, usually in a subtle or indirect way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfiɫ/ /ˈaʊt
British English
fˈiːl/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FEEL-owt
UK
FEEL-owt
Listen in Context
Let me feel out the group before we decide.
She tried to feel out her boss about a possible promotion.
We need to feel out if they are interested.
He casually tried to feel out his friends about the new plan.