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How to pronounce:
look
Definition:
(nou) the feelings expressed on a person's face (nou) the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually (nou) physical appearance (nou) the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
Phonetic Transcription:
lʊk
Examples:
See who signed it and then look at the letterhead.
Have a look at the history to see the detail of the alteration.
I look forward to seeing the Troll, and the sooner the better.
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Common mistakes of look pronunciation
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Many learners mistakenly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "loo-K". The correct pronunciation is "look" /lʊk/ with no syllable stress. Tip: Focus on the single syllable to maintain clarity.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Some people confuse the vowel sound, pronouncing "look" as /loʊk/ (like "Luke"). The correct sound is /lʊk/, where "oo" is pronounced like the "u" in "book". Tip: Practice using words with similar vowel sounds to improve accuracy.
- Adding an extra vowel sound: A common mistake is adding a vowel sound at the end, saying "look-uh". The correct pronunciation is simply "look" /lʊk/. Tip: Be mindful of the ending sound and avoid unnecessary additions.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often mix up "look" with "luck" /lʌk/. While they sound similar, the vowel sounds are different. "Look" has a rounded vowel, while "luck" has a more open sound. Tip: Practice minimal pairs to distinguish between these sounds.
- Overemphasizing the "l" sound: Some speakers might overly stress the "l" in "look", making it sound unnatural. The correct pronunciation is more fluid: "look" /lʊk/. Tip: Relax your tongue and pronounce the "l" smoothly to sound more natural.