How to Pronounce Sleeper

To pronounce "sleeper", say SLEEP-er — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

SLEEP-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “sleeper”

"sleeper" has 2 syllables: sleep-er. It rhymes with peeper and keeper, if that helps it stick.

What does sleeper mean?

noun

  1. Someone who sleeps.

    “I'm a light sleeper: I get woken up by the smallest of sounds.”

  2. That which lies dormant, as a law.

verb

  1. To mark a calf by cutting its ear.

Synonyms

sleeper hit

Antonyms

cop magnetracecarrice burner

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Words that rhyme with sleeper

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peeperkeepercreepergatekeepergroundskeeperreaperweeperpeacekeeperhousekeepergamekeepercheaperinnkeeper

Related words

slumberertiecrosstiewagon-litsleepingsleepresting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sleeper"?▾

"Sleeper" has 2 syllables: sleep · er.

What does "sleeper" mean?▾

Sleeper: Someone who sleeps.

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