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Move to the 'l' sound by touching the tip of your tongue to the roof of your mouth.
End with the 'ee' sound, holding it slightly longer.
sip (sip)
slip (slip)
slept (slept)
Start with the 's' sound as in 'sea'.
Move to the 'l' sound by touching the tip of your tongue to the roof of your mouth.
End with the 'ee' sound, holding it slightly longer.
sap (sap)
slip (slip)
slept (slept)
Keep your tongue high and flat, and stretch your lips.
No, you should pronounce the 'l' sound.
It uses a long vowel sound 'ee'.
Resting state of body and mind.
/ˈsliː.pər/
Someone who sleeps.
/ˈsliː.pɪŋ/
The act of being asleep.
/əˈsliːp/
In a state of sleep.
Sleeper has an extra syllable 'per'.
Sleeping adds 'ing' ending.
Asleep starts with a schwa sound.
Hold the 'ee' sound longer without changing pitch.
Ensure your tongue touches the roof for an accurate 'l' sound.
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