How to pronounce lookout
Say it like LUUK-owt. Lookout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUUK).
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- LUUK
- owt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lookout 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.
- owtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of lookout
American and British speakers say lookout in essentially the same way: /ˈlʊˌkaʊt/ in the US and /ˈlʊkaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUUK-owt.
What does lookout mean?
- a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
- an elevated post affording a wide view
- a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings
Where does lookout come from?
Deverbal from look out.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with lookout
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lookout.
Questions about saying lookout
How do you pronounce lookout?
Say LUUK-owt. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʊˌkaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈlʊkaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lookout?
Lookout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUUK). Broken into parts: LUUK · owt.
Do Americans and Brits say lookout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʊˌkaʊt/ and the British form is /ˈlʊkaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.