How do you pronounce "sleeps"?

In American English: /ˈsliːps/ (SLEEPS). In British English: /slˈiːps/ (SL). In Canadian English: /ˈsliːps/ (SLEEPS). In Australian English: /slˈiːps/ (SL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsliːps/ (SLEEPS), while in British English it's /slˈiːps/ (SL).

How to Pronounce "sleeps"

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sleeps

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/ˈsliːps/

SLEEPS

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sliːpssleeps

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