How to Pronounce "squeeze by"
expression
ˈskwiz/ /ˈbaɪ
SKWEEZ-BYE
skwˈiːz/ /bˈaɪ
sk-WEEZ-BYE
Definition
To move through a tight or crowded space by making yourself small or by carefully pushing past others or obstacles. It can also mean barely succeeding or having just enough to get by.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskwiz/ /ˈbaɪ
British English
skwˈiːz/ /bˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKWEEZ-BYE
UK
sk-WEEZ-BYE
Listen in Context
I had to squeeze by to get through the crowded hallway.
Can you please let me squeeze by?
There was just enough space to squeeze by the boxes.
Some months, I barely squeeze by on my salary.