How to Pronounce "sneak up"
expression
ˈsnik/ /ˈəp
SNEEK-uhp
snˈiːk/ /ˈʌp
s-NEEK-uhp
Definition
To approach someone or something quietly and secretly so they do not notice you, often to surprise them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsnik/ /ˈəp
British English
snˈiːk/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SNEEK-uhp
UK
s-NEEK-uhp
Listen in Context
Don't sneak up on your sister; you might scare her.
The cat tried to sneak up on the bird.
You shouldn't sneak up on people in the dark.
My birthday really sneaked up on me this year.