How to Pronounce "keep in ignorance"
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɪɡnɝəns
KEEP-in IG-ner-uhns
kˈiːp/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɪɡnəɹəns
KEEP-in IG-nuh-ruhns
Definition
To deliberately prevent someone from learning or knowing important information, usually to control or manipulate them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɪɡnɝəns
British English
kˈiːp/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɪɡnəɹəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP-in IG-ner-uhns
UK
KEEP-in IG-nuh-ruhns
Listen in Context
They tried to keep the students in ignorance about the changes.
It is wrong to keep people in ignorance of their rights.
Some governments keep citizens in ignorance to avoid protests.
Their plan was to keep her in ignorance so she wouldn't ask questions.