How to pronounce sleepsuit
Say it like SLEEPS-yoot. Sleepsuit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLEEPS).
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- SLEEPS
- yoot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sleepsuit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLEEPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- yootKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of sleepsuit
American and British speakers say sleepsuit in essentially the same way: /ˈslipsjut/ in the US and /ˈsliːpsjuːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLEEPS-yoot.
What does sleepsuit mean?
- A warm one-piece garment worn while sleeping, especially by babies or young children.
Where does sleepsuit come from?
From sleep + suit. Compare sleeping suit.
Questions about saying sleepsuit
How do you pronounce sleepsuit?
Say SLEEPS-yoot. The American pronunciation is /ˈslipsjut/. In British English it is /ˈsliːpsjuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sleepsuit?
Sleepsuit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLEEPS). Broken into parts: SLEEPS · yoot.
Do Americans and Brits say sleepsuit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslipsjut/ and the British form is /ˈsliːpsjuːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.