How to Pronounce "on the lookout"
expression
AHN-thuh-LOO-kowt
ON-thuh-LOO-kowt
Definition
If you are "on the lookout" for something, you are paying attention and watching carefully to notice it or protect against it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫʊˌkaʊt
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈʊkaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN-thuh-LOO-kowt
UK
ON-thuh-LOO-kowt
Listen in Context
The police are on the lookout for the missing dog.
Be on the lookout for cars when you cross the road.
She is always on the lookout for new books to read.
I'm on the lookout for a good deal on a laptop this week.