How to Pronounce "asleep"
word
/əˈsɫip/
uh-SLEEP
/ɐslˈiːp/
uh-SLEEP
Definition
Being in the state of sleep; not awake. It is usually used after verbs like 'be', 'fall', or 'stay', not before a noun.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈsɫip/
British English
/ɐslˈiːp/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SLEEP
UK
uh-SLEEP
Listen in Context
The baby is asleep now.
I fell asleep on the sofa.
Are the kids asleep yet?
I was so tired that I was asleep in minutes.