How to Pronounce Sleepy

To pronounce "sleepy", say SLEEPY — one syllable, IPA /ˈsliːpi/. 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

/ˈsliːpi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sleepy”

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

What does sleepy mean?

noun

  1. The gum that builds up in the eye; sleep, gound.

adjective

  1. Tired; feeling the need for sleep.
  2. Suggesting tiredness.

Synonyms

sleeptired

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Words that rhyme with sleepy

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creepyweepyweepiepee-peecheapiesweepytepeeteepeecreepieseepy

Related words

asleepsleepy-eyedsleepyheadedsleepingdrowsydormantsoporosetired

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sleepy"?▾

"Sleepy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sleepy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sleepy" is /ˈsliːpi/.

What does "sleepy" mean?▾

Sleepy: The gum that builds up in the eye; sleep, gound.

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