How to Pronounce "overslept"
word
/ˌoʊvɝˈsɫɛpt/
oh-ver-SLEPT
/ˌəʊvəslˈɛpt/
oh-vuh-SLEPT
Definition
To sleep longer than you planned to, usually by accident, often causing you to be late.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌoʊvɝˈsɫɛpt/
British English
/ˌəʊvəslˈɛpt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
oh-ver-SLEPT
UK
oh-vuh-SLEPT
Listen in Context
I overslept and missed the first class.
She overslept because she forgot to set her alarm.
Have you ever overslept before an important meeting?
Sorry, I overslept and didn’t hear your messages.