How to pronounce lookalike
Say it like LUUK-uh-lyke. Lookalike has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUUK).
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- LUUK
- uh
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lookalike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUUKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lykeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lookalike
American and British speakers say lookalike in essentially the same way: /ˈlʊkəlaɪk/ in the US and /ˈlʊkəlaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUUK-uh-lyke.
What does lookalike mean?
- A doppelganger, impersonator, imposter, or body double.“The cousins were such close lookalikes they could impersonate each other, and sometimes did.”
- Something that looks very similar to or the same as the genuine article.“Among competing products, a generic substitute is one thing, whereas a deceptive lookalike is another.”
Where does lookalike come from?
From look + alike. See also look alike.
Questions about saying lookalike
How do you pronounce lookalike?
Say LUUK-uh-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʊkəlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈlʊkəlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lookalike?
Lookalike has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUUK). Broken into parts: LUUK · uh · lyke.
Do Americans and Brits say lookalike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʊkəlaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈlʊkəlaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.