How to pronounce sleepover
Say it like SLEE-poh-ver. Sleepover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLEE).
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- SLEE
- poh
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sleepover 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.
- pohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sleepover
- 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: SLEE-poh-vuh.
What does sleepover mean?
- The act of spending the night as a guest in another's house, especially when the participants are children.
- An overnight guest.
Where does sleepover come from?
From sleep + over.
Questions about saying sleepover
How do you pronounce sleepover?
Say SLEE-poh-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈsliˌpoʊvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsliːˌpəʊvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sleepover?
Sleepover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLEE). Broken into parts: SLEE · poh · ver.
Is sleepover 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 /ˈsliːˌpəʊvə/ (SLEE-poh-vuh).