How to Pronounce "look toward"
expression
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈtɔɹd/, /təˈwɔɹd
LUUK-TOHRD, tuh-WAWRD
lˈʊk/ /tʊwˈɔːd
luuk-tuh-WAWD
Definition
To direct your eyes in the direction of something or someone; also used figuratively to mean hoping for or anticipating something in the future.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈtɔɹd/, /təˈwɔɹd
British English
lˈʊk/ /tʊwˈɔːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LUUK-TOHRD, tuh-WAWRD
UK
luuk-tuh-WAWD
Listen in Context
She looked toward the window when she heard a noise.
The children looked toward their teacher for answers.
We look toward next year with hope.
Investors are looking toward new opportunities in technology.