How to Pronounce "safekeeping"
word
ˈseɪfˈkipɪŋ
SAYF-KEE-ping
sˈeɪfkiːpɪŋ
SAYF-KEE-ping
Definition
The act or process of keeping something safe and protected, especially something valuable or important.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈseɪfˈkipɪŋ
British English
sˈeɪfkiːpɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAYF-KEE-ping
UK
SAYF-KEE-ping
Listen in Context
I left my passport with the hotel for safekeeping.
She put her jewelry in the bank vault for safekeeping.
Documents are held in safekeeping until the owner comes back.
Can you hold my bag for safekeeping while I use the restroom?