How to Pronounce "look down upon"
expression
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈdaʊn/ /əˈpɑn
LUUK DOUN uh-PAHN
lˈʊk/ /dˈaʊn/ /əpˈɒn
LUK DOWN uh-PON
Definition
To think that someone or something is not as good or important as you; to feel or show contempt for someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈdaʊn/ /əˈpɑn
British English
lˈʊk/ /dˈaʊn/ /əpˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LUUK DOUN uh-PAHN
UK
LUK DOWN uh-PON
Listen in Context
You should not look down upon others because of their job.
Many people look down upon those who make mistakes.
It's wrong to look down upon someone just because they are different.
She tends to look down upon people who don't have a college degree.