How to Pronounce "sneak up to"
expression
SNEEK-UP-TOO, SNEEK-UP-TUH, SNEEK-UP-TIH
sneek-UP-TOO
Definition
To approach someone or something very quietly and secretly, usually so they do not notice you.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsnik/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
snˈiːk/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SNEEK-UP-TOO, SNEEK-UP-TUH, SNEEK-UP-TIH
UK
sneek-UP-TOO
Listen in Context
The cat sneaks up to the bird quietly.
I sneak up to the door and listen.
They sneak up to their friend to surprise him.
Don’t sneak up to people when they're working—they might get scared.