How to Pronounce "sidle up"
expression
ˈsaɪdəɫ/ /ˈəp
SY-duhl UP
sˈaɪdəl/ /ˈʌp
SY-duhl UP
Definition
To walk toward someone quietly and often from the side, usually so as not to be noticed right away.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsaɪdəɫ/ /ˈəp
British English
sˈaɪdəl/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SY-duhl UP
UK
SY-duhl UP
Listen in Context
The cat sidled up to me and rubbed against my leg.
He sidled up to the teacher to ask a question quietly.
Children often sidle up to strangers when they are curious but shy.
She sidled up to her friends at the party so she wouldn’t interrupt their conversation.