How to pronounce oversleep
Say it like oh-ver-SLEEP. Oversleep has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SLEEP).
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- oh
- ver
- SLEEP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oversleep pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SLEEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oversleep
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-SLEEP.
What does oversleep mean?
- To sleep for longer than intended.“I overslept and was late for school.”
- To sleep beyond (a given time), to sleep through (an event etc.).“to oversleep one's usual hour of rising”
Where does oversleep come from?
From over- + sleep.
Words that rhyme with oversleep
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Questions about saying oversleep
How do you pronounce oversleep?
Say oh-ver-SLEEP. The American pronunciation is /oʊvərˈslip/. In British English it is /əʊvəˈsliːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oversleep?
Oversleep has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SLEEP). Broken into parts: oh · ver · SLEEP.
Is oversleep pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əʊvəˈsliːp/ (oh-vuh-SLEEP).