How do you pronounce "sleepy"?

In American English: /ˈsliːpi/ (SLEEP-ee). In British English: /slˈiːpi/ (SL-eep). In Canadian English: /ˈsliːpi/ (SLEEP-ee). In Australian English: /slˈiːpi/ (SL-eep).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsliːpi/ (SLEEP-ee), while in British English it's /slˈiːpi/ (SL-eep).

How to Pronounce "sleepy"

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sleepy

/ˈsliːpi/

SLEEP-ee

Syllable Breakdown

sliːpsle·iepy

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