How to Pronounce "sit on"
expression
ˈsɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SIT-awn
sˈɪt/ /ˈɒn
SIT-on
Definition
To place your body on top of something, resting your weight on it. Informally, it can also mean to delay making a decision or to keep information secret.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
sˈɪt/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIT-awn
UK
SIT-on
Listen in Context
Please sit on the chair and wait for your turn.
Do not sit on the table, it might break.
Children, please don't sit on the floor.
We're going to sit on this information until the meeting.