How to Pronounce "look on"
expression
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
LUUK-AHN or LUUK-AWN
lˈʊk/ /ˈɒn
LUUK-ON
Definition
To watch an event or situation without becoming involved or taking part.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
lˈʊk/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LUUK-AHN or LUUK-AWN
UK
LUUK-ON
Listen in Context
Many people looked on as the firemen worked.
They just looked on and did nothing.
I could only look on as my friend argued.
All we could do was look on while the team lost the game.