How to Pronounce Sleeping

To pronounce "sleeping", say SLEEP-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsliːpɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsliːpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sleeping”

"sleeping" has 2 syllables: sleep-ing. It rhymes with weeping and sweeping, if that helps it stick.

What does sleeping mean?

verb

  1. To rest in a state of reduced consciousness.

    “You should sleep 8 hours a day.”

  2. (of a spinning top or yo-yo) To spin on its axis with no other perceptible motion.

noun

  1. The state of being asleep, or an instance of this.

adjective

  1. Asleep.
  2. Used for sleep; used to produce sleep.

Words that rhyme with sleeping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

weepingsweepingseepingcreepingpeepingkeepingbleepingbookkeepingsafekeepingpeacekeepingreapingleaping

Related words

asleepslumberingdormantdormancyquiescencequiescencyunerectslumber

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sleeping"?▾

"Sleeping" has 2 syllables: sleep · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "sleeping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sleeping" is /ˈsliːpɪŋ/.

What does "sleeping" mean?▾

Sleeping: To rest in a state of reduced consciousness.

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