How to Pronounce "for safekeeping"

expression

ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈseɪfˈkipɪŋ

fer SAYF-kee-ping

fˈɔː/ /sˈeɪfkiːpɪŋ

faw SAYF-kee-ping

Definition

If you give something to someone for safekeeping, you trust them to take care of it and keep it safe, usually for a temporary time.

American English

ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈseɪfˈkipɪŋ

British English

fˈɔː/ /sˈeɪfkiːpɪŋ

fer SAYF-kee-ping

faw SAYF-kee-ping

I gave my passport to the hotel desk for safekeeping.

Please keep this money for safekeeping.

I left my keys with my neighbor for safekeeping.

She asked me to hold her jewelry for safekeeping while she was away.