How to Pronounce "sleep"
word
/ˈsɫip/
SLEEP
/slˈiːp/
SLEEP
Definition
To rest your body and mind by closing your eyes and becoming unconscious for a period of time, usually at night. Also refers to the act or state of resting in this way.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɫip/
British English
/slˈiːp/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLEEP
UK
SLEEP
Listen in Context
I usually sleep eight hours every night.
He cannot sleep because of the noise outside.
Babies need a lot of sleep every day.
I couldn’t sleep a wink last night; the street was too noisy.