How to Pronounce Sleeps

To pronounce "sleeps", say SLEEPS — one syllable, IPA /sliːps/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/sliːps/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sleeps”

"sleeps" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with peeps and creeps, if that helps it stick.

What does sleeps 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 reduced consciousness during which a human or animal rests in a daily rhythm.

    “I really need some sleep.”

  2. An act or instance of sleeping.

    “I’m just going to have a quick sleep.”

Synonyms

bed boogereye bogeyeye bogieeye boogereye crusteye goopeye gunkeye sand

Words that rhyme with sleeps

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peepscreepsleapskeepsreapsweepssweepsbeepsjeepssteepsbleepscheeps

Related words

napslumberrestquietuskipasleepdortlayer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sleeps"?▾

"Sleeps" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sleeps"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sleeps" is /sliːps/.

What does "sleeps" mean?▾

Sleeps: To rest in a state of reduced consciousness.

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