The spelling of the word "looc" may seem ambiguous, but it actually follows a simple phonetic pattern. The IPA transcription of this word is /luːk/, which indicates that it is pronounced with a long "oo" sound, followed by a hard "c" sound. The double "o" in "looc" represents the long "oo" sound, while the single "c" represents a hard "k" sound. Despite its unconventional spelling, "looc" is a valid word in some dialects and can be used to refer to a small body of water or a narrow channel.