English pronunciation

How to pronounce “keeps”

Phonetic spelling

KEEPS

IPA /ˈkips/

Syllable stress

keeps

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How do you spell “keeps”?

k e e p s

“keeps” is spelled K-E-E-P-S. It is pronounced KEEPS, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.

Hear it in a sentence

  • She keeps her keys in the same place.

  • He keeps a bottle of water in his car.

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