How to Pronounce "look askance at"
expression
ˈɫʊk/ /əˈskæns/ /ˈæt
LUUK uh-SKANSS AT
lˈʊk/ /ɐskˈɑːns/ /ˈæt
LUUK uh-SKAHNS AT
Definition
To view someone or something with doubt, suspicion, or disapproval, often shown by giving a sideways or skeptical look.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫʊk/ /əˈskæns/ /ˈæt
British English
lˈʊk/ /ɐskˈɑːns/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LUUK uh-SKANSS AT
UK
LUUK uh-SKAHNS AT
Listen in Context
Many people look askance at new technology.
His parents look askance at his career choice.
She looked askance at the suggestion.
When I arrived in jeans, the staff looked askance at me.