How do you pronounce "asleep"?

In American English: /əˈsliːp/ (uh-SLEEP). In British English: /əslˈiːp/ (uhsl-EEP). In Canadian English: /əˈsliːp/ (uh-SLEEP). In Australian English: /ɐslˈiːp/ (ⱯSL).

Is "asleep" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈsliːp/ (uh-SLEEP), while in British English it's /əslˈiːp/ (uhsl-EEP).

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asleep

/əˈsliːp/

uh-SLEEP

Syllable Breakdown

əasl·sliːpeep

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Last updated: 2026-02-12