How to Pronounce "keep on the left side"
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫɛft/ /ˈsaɪd
KEEP on thuh LEFT SYDE
kˈiːp/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈɛft/ /sˈaɪd
KEEP on the LEFT SYDE
Definition
This phrase means that you should move, walk, or drive close to the left side of a road, path, or corridor. It is commonly used in countries where people follow left-side traffic rules or in buildings to organize movement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫɛft/ /ˈsaɪd
British English
kˈiːp/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈɛft/ /sˈaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP on thuh LEFT SYDE
UK
KEEP on the LEFT SYDE
Listen in Context
Please keep on the left side when walking in the hallway.
Drivers must keep on the left side of the road in the UK.
There are signs telling people to keep on the left side.
If you ever visit London, remember to keep on the left side—it’s easy to forget!