How to Pronounce "sneak up on"
expression
SNEEK-UHP-AHN
SNEEK-UP-ON
Definition
To approach someone or something quietly and secretly, usually so you are not noticed until you are very close. Often used when surprising or scaring someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsnik/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
snˈiːk/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SNEEK-UHP-AHN
UK
SNEEK-UP-ON
Listen in Context
Don't sneak up on me like that!
The cat likes to sneak up on birds in the garden.
You can't sneak up on him; he's always alert.
Suddenly, a headache sneaked up on me during the meeting.