How to Pronounce "keep house"
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈhaʊs
KEEP HOWS
kˈiːp/ /hʌʊs
KEEP HOWS
Definition
To manage a household by doing tasks like cleaning, cooking, and organizing things at home. Often refers to running a home, especially as a main responsibility.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈhaʊs
British English
kˈiːp/ /hʌʊs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP HOWS
UK
KEEP HOWS
Listen in Context
My grandmother used to keep house for her family.
He stays home and keeps house while his wife works.
They hired someone to keep house for them.
After her injury, it was hard for her to keep house on her own.