How to Pronounce Slept

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

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Letters

/slɛpt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “slept”

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

What does slept 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.

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Words that rhyme with slept

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adeptineptpreceptacceptinterceptpreppedleaptsweptycleptleapedweptcrept

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slept"?▾

"Slept" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "slept"?▾

The IPA transcription of "slept" is /slɛpt/.

What does "slept" mean?▾

Slept: To rest in a state of reduced consciousness.

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