How to pronounce mislook
Say it like mih-SLUUK. Mislook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLUUK).
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- mih
- SLUUK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mislook pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SLUUKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of mislook
American and British speakers say mislook in essentially the same way: /mɪˈslʊk/ in the US and /mɪˈslʊk/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-SLUUK.
What does mislook mean?
- To sin by looking.
- To look unfavorably on.
- To miss in searching; mislay or lose temporarily; neglectively overlook.
- Sinful looking.
Where does mislook come from?
From Middle English misloken, equivalent to mis- + look.
Words that rhyme with mislook
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mislook.
Questions about saying mislook
How do you pronounce mislook?
Say mih-SLUUK. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈslʊk/. In British English it is /mɪˈslʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mislook?
Mislook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLUUK). Broken into parts: mih · SLUUK.
Do Americans and Brits say mislook the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈslʊk/ and the British form is /mɪˈslʊk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.