How to Pronounce "count sheep"
expression
ˈkaʊnt/ /ˈʃip
KOWNT SHEEP
kˈaʊnt/ /ʃˈiːp
KOWNT SHEEP
Definition
To imagine or mentally count sheep as a way to help you fall asleep when you have trouble sleeping.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkaʊnt/ /ˈʃip
British English
kˈaʊnt/ /ʃˈiːp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOWNT SHEEP
UK
KOWNT SHEEP
Listen in Context
When I can't sleep, I try to count sheep.
Many people count sheep to help themselves fall asleep.
He couldn't sleep, so he started to count sheep.
"I've tried to count sheep, but I'm still wide awake," she sighed.