Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lookup

/ˈlʊkˌʌp/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.86 in modern English

Syllables
lookup
IPA
/ˈlʊkˌʌp/
12
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An attempt to retrieve data.

noun

The process of locating a term in a reference work.

verb

Misspelling of look up.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Deverbal from look up.

Inflected Forms

lookups (plural) look-up (alternative)

Phrases

lookup table look up

Frequently Paired Words

look up

Synonyms

search

Questions

How do you pronounce lookup?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈlʊkˌʌp/.
What does lookup mean?
An attempt to retrieve data.
Where does lookup come from?
Deverbal from look up.

How to pronounce lookup

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “lookup”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈlʊkˌʌp/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “lookup” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.