How to pronounce "outlook"

outlook

Noun
American
/ˈaʊtˌlʊk/

Syllable Breakdown

out look

How natives say outlook

British
/ˈaʊtˌlʊk/

Syllable Breakdown

out look

How natives say outlook

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with an open mouth for 'out', say /aʊt/ with a smooth transition.

  • Gently close your mouth for 'look', say /lʊk/ with the tongue touching the roof.

  • Stress 'out' more than 'look'.

Common Mistakes

  • Wrong stress on sec-ond syl-la-ble

  • Miss-ing /k/ sound at the end

  • Pro-nounc-ing /lʌk/ in-stead of /lʊk/

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

common mistakes

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

FAQ

What part of 'outlook' is stressed?

The first syllable 'out' is stressed.

How do I make the /ʊ/ sound?

Round your lips like you're saying 'book'.

Is the 'k' silent in 'outlook'?

No, 'k' is pronounced clearly at the end.

Definition

outlook

A person's perspective or view on something.

Word Family

look

/lʊk/

verb

To see or direct your eyes.

Example: Look at the sky.

outside

/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

noun

The external part or surface.

Example: Let's go outside.

output

/ˈaʊtˌpʊt/

noun

The result or product of a process.

Example: The machine's output is consistent.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Outlook stresses 'out', while 'look' is a single syllable.

Outlook and outside start with /aʊt/ but differ in the second part.

Output and outlook both start with /aʊt/, but 'put' is different from 'look'.

Pro Tips

Listen to native speakers

Use online videos or audiobooks to hear the word in context.

Practice with a mirror

Watch your mouth shape when pronouncing each syllable.

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