How to Pronounce "sit up with"
expression
ˈsɪt/ /ˈəp/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
SIT-ŭp-with or -with
sˈɪt/ /ˈʌp/ /wˈɪð
SIT-ŭp-with
Definition
To stay awake and keep someone company, especially when they are sick, worried, or need emotional support, usually late at night.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪt/ /ˈəp/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
British English
sˈɪt/ /ˈʌp/ /wˈɪð
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIT-ŭp-with or -with
UK
SIT-ŭp-with
Listen in Context
I will sit up with you if you feel scared tonight.
She sat up with her grandmother at the hospital.
He sat up with his son when he was sick.
Thanks for sitting up with me all night. It really helped.