How to Pronounce "fast asleep"
expression
ˈfæst/ /əˈsɫip
FAST uh-SLEEP
fˈɑːst/ /ɐslˈiːp
FAHST uh-SLEEP
Definition
Sleeping very deeply, not easily woken up.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfæst/ /əˈsɫip
British English
fˈɑːst/ /ɐslˈiːp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAST uh-SLEEP
UK
FAHST uh-SLEEP
Listen in Context
The baby is fast asleep in her crib.
He was fast asleep when the phone rang.
My cat is always fast asleep in the afternoon.
I tried to wake her up, but she was fast asleep.