look

How to Split "look" into Syllables

The word look is divided into 1 syllables: look. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• look — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of look:

• IPA: /lʊk/

📖 Definitions

1. look (third-person singular simple present looks, present participle looking, simple past and past participle looked)
2. To try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English loken, lokien, from Old English lōcian, from Proto-West Germanic *lōkōn. Further origin unknown, no certain cognates outside Germanic. Cognate with Scots luke, luik, leuk (“to look, see”), West Frisian lôkje, loaitsje (“to look”), Dutch loeken (“to look”), German Low German löken. Likely also related to German lugen (“to peek”), Alemannic German luege (“to look”), Yiddish לוגן (lugn). Possibly related to Sanskrit लोक् (lok, “to see, beho...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down look into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare look with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
look	1	look
leggy	2	leg-gy
la's	1	la's
lug	1	lug
Luigi	2	lui-gi

🔗 Related Words

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loo, loom, loon, loop, loos, loot, loony, loopy.