How to Pronounce "not sleep a wink"
expression
NAHT SLEEP uh WINK
NOT SLEEP uh WINK
Definition
To not sleep at all during the night, usually because of stress, excitement, or discomfort.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑt/ /ˈsɫip/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɪŋk
British English
nˈɒt/ /slˈiːp/ /æɪ/ /wˈɪŋk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHT SLEEP uh WINK
UK
NOT SLEEP uh WINK
Listen in Context
I did not sleep a wink last night because of the thunder.
She was so worried about the exam that she did not sleep a wink.
The baby cried all night, so we did not sleep a wink.
Honestly, I did not sleep a wink before my big interview.