How to Pronounce "look about"
expression
ˈɫʊk/ /əˈbaʊt
LUK uh-BOWT
lˈʊk/ /ɐbˈaʊt
LUK uh-BOWT
Definition
To turn your head or eyes in different directions to see what is around you; to observe your surroundings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫʊk/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
lˈʊk/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LUK uh-BOWT
UK
LUK uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
He stopped to look about before crossing the road.
She likes to look about when she visits new places.
Please look about to make sure you haven't forgotten anything.
He looked about for a place to sit, but the room was full.