How to Pronounce "sit by"
expression
ˈsɪt/ /ˈbaɪ
SIT-bye
sˈɪt/ /bˈaɪ
SIT-bye
Definition
To be seated next to someone or something; also, to do nothing while something happens, especially when you could help.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪt/ /ˈbaɪ
British English
sˈɪt/ /bˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIT-bye
UK
SIT-bye
Listen in Context
You can sit by me during lunch.
She likes to sit by the window and read.
Please don't just sit by if you see someone needs help.
I can't just sit by and watch things get worse.