How to pronounce outlook
Say it like OWT-luuk. Outlook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- luuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outlook pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- luukGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of outlook
American and British speakers say outlook in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌlʊk/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌlʊk/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-luuk.
What does outlook mean?
- a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
- belief about (or mental picture of) the future
- the act of looking out
Where does outlook come from?
From out- + look.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying outlook
How do you pronounce outlook?
Say OWT-luuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌlʊk/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌlʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outlook?
Outlook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · luuk.
Do Americans and Brits say outlook the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌlʊk/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌlʊk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.