How to Pronounce "keep it together"
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /təˈɡɛðɝ
KEEP-it tuh-GE-thur
kˈiːp/ /ˈɪt/ /təɡˈɛðɐ
KEEP-it tuh-GE-thuh
Definition
To stay calm and not lose control of your emotions, especially in a stressful or difficult situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /təˈɡɛðɝ
British English
kˈiːp/ /ˈɪt/ /təɡˈɛðɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP-it tuh-GE-thur
UK
KEEP-it tuh-GE-thuh
Listen in Context
She tried to keep it together during the meeting.
It can be hard to keep it together when you are tired.
I need to keep it together for my family.
He almost cried, but somehow managed to keep it together.