How to Pronounce "look down on"
expression
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
LUUK DOUN-on
lˈʊk/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
LUUK DOUN-on
Definition
To think that you are better than someone else and treat them with disrespect or as if they are not important.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
lˈʊk/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LUUK DOUN-on
UK
LUUK DOUN-on
Listen in Context
She looks down on people who have less money.
You should not look down on anyone for their job.
They look down on us because we are different.
His parents always looked down on his career choice.