American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'look' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "look" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "look"

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Simple pronunciation
luk
IPA transcription
/lʊk̚/
Word frequency
230th

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What does "look" mean?

  1. to direct your gaze in a particular direction

Examples of "look" in a sentence

  • Please look both ways before crossing.
  • I don't like the way he looks at me.
  • She has a sophisticated look.

How common is "look"?

Look is the 230th most common word in English.

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