How to Pronounce "keep a close watch"

expression

ˈkip/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈwɑtʃ/, /ˈwɔtʃ

KEEP uh KLOHS WAHCH

kˈiːp/ /æɪ/ /kləʊz/ /wˈɒtʃ

KEEP uh KLOHZ WOTCH

Definition

To carefully observe something or someone, paying attention to any changes or important details.

American English

ˈkip/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈwɑtʃ/, /ˈwɔtʃ

British English

kˈiːp/ /æɪ/ /kləʊz/ /wˈɒtʃ

KEEP uh KLOHS WAHCH

KEEP uh KLOHZ WOTCH

Please keep a close watch on the stove while I'm out.

Doctors keep a close watch on patients after surgery.

You should keep a close watch on your wallet in crowded places.

The teacher had to keep a close watch on the students during the exam.