How to Pronounce "earn your keep"
expression
ˈɝn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈkip
URN-yer-KEEP
ˈɜːn/ /jˈɔː/ /kˈiːp
URN-yaw-KEEP
Definition
To earn what you need to live by working or contributing in some way, often used when someone is expected to work for their food, shelter, or place.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɝn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈkip
British English
ˈɜːn/ /jˈɔː/ /kˈiːp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
URN-yer-KEEP
UK
URN-yaw-KEEP
Listen in Context
If you want to stay here, you need to earn your keep.
On the farm, everyone has to earn their keep by helping out.
The new employee wants to earn his keep quickly.
You're not just living here for free—help out and earn your keep.