How to Pronounce "look down"
expression
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈdaʊn
LUUK DOUN
lˈʊk/ /dˈaʊn
LUUK DOUN
Definition
To lower your eyes or head to look at something below you; also, to think that someone or something is less important or not good enough.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
lˈʊk/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LUUK DOUN
UK
LUUK DOUN
Listen in Context
Please look down and check if you dropped your keys.
He always looks down on people who have less money.
She felt shy and looked down when meeting new people.
Don't look down on others—you never know their story.