How to Pronounce "look up to"
expression
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
LUUK-uhp-too, LUUK-uhp-tuh, LUUK-uhp-tih
lˈʊk/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
LUUK-up-TOO
Definition
To admire or respect someone, often because you think they are a good example or have achieved something you value.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
lˈʊk/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LUUK-uhp-too, LUUK-uhp-tuh, LUUK-uhp-tih
UK
LUUK-up-TOO
Listen in Context
I look up to my father because he works hard.
Many students look up to their teachers.
She looks up to her older sister.
I've always looked up to people who fight for what they believe in.