How to Pronounce "sleep on"
expression
ˈsɫip/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SLEEP-awn
slˈiːp/ /ˈɒn
sleep-ON
Definition
To wait until the next day to make a decision, typically to have time to think more clearly about it after sleeping.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫip/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
slˈiːp/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLEEP-awn
UK
sleep-ON
Listen in Context
Let me sleep on your offer before I decide.
It's a tough choice. I need to sleep on it.
Can I sleep on my answer?
Just sleep on it—no need to rush your decision tonight.