How to Pronounce "sit about"
expression
ˈsɪt/ /əˈbaʊt
SIT uh-BOWT
sˈɪt/ /ɐbˈaʊt
SIT uh-BOWT
Definition
To spend time sitting and not doing much, often in a relaxed or lazy way; to be idle while sitting.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪt/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
sˈɪt/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIT uh-BOWT
UK
SIT uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
We just sit about in the afternoons when it’s rainy.
Don’t sit about—help me with these boxes!
He likes to sit about and watch people in the park.
I can’t just sit about while you do all the work.