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Do gloomy have the same vowel sound as look?

No, "gloomy" and "look" do not have the same vowel sound.

* Gloomy has a long "oo" sound, like the "oo" in "moon" or "food".

* Look has a short "oo" sound, like the "oo" in "book" or "cook".

Therefore, the vowel sounds in these words are distinct.

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