How to Pronounce "keep an eye on"
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
KEEP-uh-N-EYE-awn
kˈiːp/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈɒn
KEEP-uhn-EYE-on
Definition
To watch or pay attention to something or someone in order to make sure everything is okay.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
kˈiːp/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP-uh-N-EYE-awn
UK
KEEP-uhn-EYE-on
Listen in Context
Can you keep an eye on my bag while I go to the bathroom?
Please keep an eye on the soup so it doesn't boil over.
I need you to keep an eye on the kids while I'm out.
Can you keep an eye on things here for a few minutes?