How to Pronounce Sleepiness

To pronounce "sleepiness", say SLEEP-in-ess — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

SLEEP-in-ess

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💡 Tip for remembering “sleepiness”

"sleepiness" has 3 syllables: sleep-in-ess. It rhymes with creepiness and weepiness, if that helps it stick.

What does sleepiness mean?

noun

  1. The property of being sleepy.

Words that rhyme with sleepiness

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

creepinessweepinesssteepiness

Related words

somnolencedrowsinesssleeplessnessinsomniasedationsleepfulnessunsleepinesssnooziness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sleepiness"?▾

"Sleepiness" has 3 syllables: sleep · in · ess.

What does "sleepiness" mean?▾

Sleepiness: The property of being sleepy.

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