How to pronounce lookup
Say it like LUUK-up. Lookup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUUK).
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- LUUK
- up
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lookup 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.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lookup
American and British speakers say lookup in essentially the same way: /ˈlʊkəp/ in the US and /ˈlʊˌkʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUUK-uhp.
What does lookup mean?
- An attempt to retrieve data.“My database lookup failed because I misspelled the word.”
- The process of locating a term in a reference work.
Where does lookup come from?
Deverbal from look up.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying lookup
How do you pronounce lookup?
Say LUUK-up. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʊkəp/. In British English it is /ˈlʊˌkʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lookup?
Lookup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUUK). Broken into parts: LUUK · up.
Do Americans and Brits say lookup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʊkəp/ and the British form is /ˈlʊˌkʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.