overslept
verbHow many syllables in overslept?
There are 3 syllables in the word overslept.How to pronounce overslept:
Definition of overslept:
- overslept (verb):
- to sleep beyond the time for waking
Synonyms for overslept:
dozed
dreamed
dreamt
dropped off
drowsed (off)
hibernated
nodded off
slept
slept in
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Words like 'Wednesday' and 'February' often have their middle syllables reduced or dropped in casual speech, showing syllable elision.
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