How to pronounce sleepily
Say it like SLEE-puh-lee. Sleepily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLEE).
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- SLEE
- puh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sleepily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sleepily
American and British speakers say sleepily in essentially the same way: /ˈslipəli/ in the US and /ˈsliːpəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLEE-puh-lee.
What does sleepily mean?
- In a sleepy manner.
Where does sleepily come from?
From sleepy + -ly.
Questions about saying sleepily
How do you pronounce sleepily?
Say SLEE-puh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈslipəli/. In British English it is /ˈsliːpəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sleepily?
Sleepily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLEE). Broken into parts: SLEE · puh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say sleepily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslipəli/ and the British form is /ˈsliːpəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.