How to Pronounce "look for number one"
expression
LUUK for NUM-ber WUN
LUUK for NUM-buh WON
Definition
To act mainly in your own self-interest, putting your own needs before others; 'number one' here refers to yourself.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈnəmbɝ/ /ˈwən
British English
lˈʊk/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈnʌmbə/ /wˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LUUK for NUM-ber WUN
UK
LUUK for NUM-buh WON
Listen in Context
He always looks for number one and ignores his friends.
Some people just look for number one in business.
It's important not to always look for number one.
If you always look for number one, you'll lose the trust of others.