How to Pronounce "sidle up to"
expression
ˈsaɪdəɫ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
SY-dul UP too, tuh, ti
sˈaɪdəl/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
SY-dul UP TOO
Definition
To move quietly and slowly towards someone or something, often in a way that is not noticed, usually because you do not want to attract attention.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsaɪdəɫ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
sˈaɪdəl/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SY-dul UP too, tuh, ti
UK
SY-dul UP TOO
Listen in Context
The child sidled up to her mother.
He sidled up to the table to get some cookies.
A cat sidled up to me while I was reading.
She sidled up to the stranger and asked for directions.