How Do You Spell SLEEPWALK?

Pronunciation: [slˈiːpwɔːk] (IPA)

The word "sleepwalk" is a compound of "sleep" and "walk". It is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription as /ˈsliːpˌwɔːk/. The initial "s" is pronounced as /s/, followed by the long vowel sound /iː/ in "sleep". The next syllable is /pw/ with a rounded lip (ɔ) and a unrounded sound /p/. The final syllable is /k/ pronounced with a hard sound. In brief, the phonetic transcription of "sleepwalk" shows that the word has two syllables and a clear emphasis on the first syllable.

SLEEPWALK Meaning and Definition

1. Sleepwalk, also known as somnambulism, refers to a parasomnia disorder characterized by the act of walking or engaging in other complex activities while in a state of deep sleep. Individuals experiencing sleepwalking are often unaware of their actions and may exhibit a range of behaviors from simply walking around their immediate environment to performing more complex tasks.

   Typically occurring during the non-rapid eye movement (NREM) stage of sleep, sleepwalking can be triggered by various factors including stress, sleep deprivation, fever, certain medications, alcohol consumption, or genetic predisposition. The onset of sleepwalking is most common in childhood and can lessen or disappear as one reaches adulthood.

   Sleepwalkers may display a blank expression, glassy-eyed appearance, and have limited interaction with the environment around them. Their actions often appear mechanical and repetitive, such as getting up from bed, opening doors, wandering aimlessly, or completing routine tasks like dressing or eating. Although it is generally advised not to wake or startle a sleepwalker, as it may cause confusion or agitation, gently guiding them back to bed is recommended.

   While sleepwalking itself is usually harmless, it can occasionally lead to accidents, such as falls or collisions, especially if the sleepwalker encounters hazardous objects or environments. To prevent such incidents, creating a safe sleep environment, implementing regular sleep schedules, reducing stress, and seeking treatment for any underlying sleep disorders are common preventive measures.

   Overall, sleepwalking is a fascinating phenomenon in which individuals engage in complex activities while asleep, requiring understanding, caution, and supportive measures to ensure their safety and well-being.

Common Misspellings for SLEEPWALK

• sheeepwalk
• sheapwalk
• aleepwalk
• zleepwalk
• xleepwalk
• dleepwalk
• eleepwalk
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• skeepwalk
• speepwalk
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• slwepwalk
• slsepwalk
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• slrepwalk
• sl4epwalk
• sl3epwalk
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• slespwalk
• sleepwaolk
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• sleepwalke
• sleepwth
• Sloepwork
• sleeptalke
• Sheppwalk
• slepwalkz

Etymology of SLEEPWALK

The word "sleepwalk" is a compound word derived from the combination of "sleep" and "walk".

- "Sleep" comes from the Old English word "slēp", which has Germanic origins and is related to the Old High German word "slāf" and the Gothic word "slēps".

- "Walk" is derived from the Old English word "wealcan", which means "to roll" or "to move". It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "walkōną" and the Proto-Indo-European root "wel-", meaning "to turn", "to twist", or "to bend".

Together, "sleepwalk" describes the act of walking or moving while still in a state of sleep.

Similar spelling words for SLEEPWALK

• sleepily,
• sleepwalker,
• sleep late,
• sleepless,
• sleepwalking,
• sleeplessly.

Conjugate verb Sleepwalk

CONDITIONAL

I would sleepwalk

you would sleepwalk

he/she/it would sleepwalk

we would sleepwalk

they would sleepwalk

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be sleepwalking

you would be sleepwalking

he/she/it would be sleepwalking

we would be sleepwalking

they would be sleepwalking

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have sleepwalk

you would have sleepwalk

he/she/it would have sleepwalk

we would have sleepwalk

they would have sleepwalk

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been sleepwalking

you would have been sleepwalking

he/she/it would have been sleepwalking

we would have been sleepwalking

they would have been sleepwalking

FUTURE

I will sleepwalk

you will sleepwalk

he/she/it will sleepwalk

we will sleepwalk

they will sleepwalk

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be sleepwalking

you will be sleepwalking

he/she/it will be sleepwalking

we will be sleepwalking

they will be sleepwalking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have sleepwalked

you will have sleepwalked

he/she/it will have sleepwalked

we will have sleepwalked

they will have sleepwalked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been sleepwalking

you will have been sleepwalking

he/she/it will have been sleepwalking

we will have been sleepwalking

they will have been sleepwalking

IMPERATIVE

you sleepwalk

we let´s sleepwalk

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to sleepwalk

PAST

I sleepwalked

you sleepwalked

he/she/it sleepwalked

we sleepwalked

they sleepwalked

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was sleepwalking

you were sleepwalking

he/she/it was sleepwalking

we were sleepwalking

they were sleepwalking

PAST PARTICIPLE

sleepwalked

PAST PERFECT

I had sleepwalked

you had sleepwalked

he/she/it had sleepwalked

we had sleepwalked

they had sleepwalked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been sleepwalking

you had been sleepwalking

he/she/it had been sleepwalking

we had been sleepwalking

they had been sleepwalking

PRESENT

I sleepwalk

you sleepwalk

he/she/it sleepwalks

we sleepwalk

they sleepwalk

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am sleepwalking

you are sleepwalking

he/she/it is sleepwalking

we are sleepwalking

they are sleepwalking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

sleepwalking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sleepwalked

you have sleepwalked

he/she/it has sleepwalked

we have sleepwalked

they have sleepwalked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been sleepwalking

you have been sleepwalking

he/she/it has been sleepwalking

we have been sleepwalking

they have been sleepwalking

I would have sleepwalked

we would have sleepwalked

you would have sleepwalked

he/she/it would have sleepwalked

they would have sleepwalked