How to Pronounce Sleepless

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

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Letters

SLEEPL-ess

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💡 Tip for remembering “sleepless”

"sleepless" has 2 syllables: sleepl-ess.

What does sleepless mean?

adjective

  1. Characterized by an absence of sleep.

    “I spent a sleepless night worrying about the exams.”

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How many syllables are in "sleepless"?▾

"Sleepless" has 2 syllables: sleepl · ess.

What does "sleepless" mean?▾

Sleepless: Characterized by an absence of sleep.

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