English pronunciation · Words Starting with L
Looking Pronunciation
Looking is pronounced LUU-king, IPA /ˈlʊkɪŋ/.
LUU-king
US /ˈlʊkɪŋ/ · UK /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
Syllables: LUU · king (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
verb (present participle of look): Directing your eyes at something, or searching for it.
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Looking in a Sentence
- She was looking out of the window.
- We are looking for a flat near the park.
- He kept looking at his watch.
Common Mispronunciations of Looking
Not LOO-king
The oo is the short one of book and foot, held briefly, rather than the long oo of moon.
Not LUU-kin
The ending needs the back nasal of sing, which is a different sound from a plain n.
Tip: Looking, booking and cooking all share the short vowel, while spooking takes the long one.
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