How to Pronounce "oversleeping"
word
ˌoʊvɝˈsɫip
oh-ver-SLEEP-ing
ˌəʊvəslˈiːpɪŋ
oh-vuh-SLEEP-ing
Definition
The act of sleeping longer than you intended, usually causing you to be late or miss something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌoʊvɝˈsɫip
British English
ˌəʊvəslˈiːpɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
oh-ver-SLEEP-ing
UK
oh-vuh-SLEEP-ing
Listen in Context
Oversleeping made me miss the bus this morning.
He apologized for oversleeping and being late to class.
Oversleeping can make your whole day feel rushed.
No wonder I’m tired—oversleeping actually makes me feel worse sometimes.