How to Pronounce "fall asleep"
expression
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /əˈsɫip
FAWL uh-SLEEP
fˈɔːl/ /ɐslˈiːp
FAWL uh-SLEEP
Definition
To begin sleeping; to go from being awake to sleeping.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /əˈsɫip
British English
fˈɔːl/ /ɐslˈiːp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAWL uh-SLEEP
UK
FAWL uh-SLEEP
Listen in Context
I usually fall asleep at 10 p.m.
The baby fell asleep in my arms.
Don’t fall asleep during the movie!
It took me forever to fall asleep last night.