How to pronounce sleepiness
Say it like SLEE-pee-nus. Sleepiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLEE).
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- SLEE
- pee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sleepiness 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sleepiness
American and British speakers say sleepiness in essentially the same way: /ˈslipinəs/ in the US and /ˈsliːpinəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLEE-pee-nus.
What does sleepiness mean?
- The property of being sleepy.
Where does sleepiness come from?
From sleepy + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying sleepiness
How do you pronounce sleepiness?
Say SLEE-pee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈslipinəs/. In British English it is /ˈsliːpinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sleepiness?
Sleepiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLEE). Broken into parts: SLEE · pee · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say sleepiness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslipinəs/ and the British form is /ˈsliːpinəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.