flap vs sound out

sound out vs flap

flap is a noun but sound out is not a noun.

flap and sound out both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
flap	Yes	No	Yes	No
sound out	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, sound out is a hypernym of flap; that is, sound out is a word with a broader meaning than flap:

flap: pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds
sound out: speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

Other hypernyms of flap include articulate, enounce, enunciate, pronounce, say.

flap (noun)	sound out (noun)
any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely
a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag
a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body
the motion made by flapping up and down
an excited state of agitation

flap (verb)	sound out (verb)
pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds	try to learn someone's opinions and intentions
make a fuss; be agitated	speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
to flutter noisily when moved by the wind
move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
move with a flapping motion
move with a thrashing motion

Difference between flap and sound out

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