How to pronounce lookit
Say it like LUUK-it. Lookit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUUK).
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- LUUK
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lookit 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.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lookit
American and British speakers say lookit in essentially the same way: /ˈlʊkɪt/ in the US and /ˈlʊkɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUUK-it.
What does lookit mean?
- look, listen; see here, pay attention; the thing is, to be honest
- behold!; look at that; look here or there; look!
- Pronunciation spelling of look at.
Where does lookit come from?
Nonstandard reanalysis of look at (that) as look + it.
Questions about saying lookit
How do you pronounce lookit?
Say LUUK-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʊkɪt/. In British English it is /ˈlʊkɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lookit?
Lookit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUUK). Broken into parts: LUUK · it.
Do Americans and Brits say lookit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʊkɪt/ and the British form is /ˈlʊkɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.