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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈseɪfˈkipɪŋ
British English
fˈɔː/ /sˈeɪfkiːpɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fer SAYF-kee-ping
UK
faw SAYF-kee-ping
Listen in Context
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.