How to Pronounce "kept"
word
/ˈkæpt/, /ˈkɛpt/
kept
/kˈɛpt/
kept
Definition
Simple past and past participle of 'keep'. It means to have continued to have, hold, or maintain something over a period of time.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkæpt/, /ˈkɛpt/
British English
/kˈɛpt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kept
UK
kept
Listen in Context
She kept all the letters from her friend.
He kept his promise to help me.
They kept the food in the refrigerator.
I kept thinking about what you said.