How to Pronounce "keep on an even keel"
expression
KEEP awn an EE-vin KEEL
KEEP on un EE-vuhn KEEL
Definition
To remain calm, stable, and balanced, especially during difficult or changing situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈivɪn/ /ˈkiɫ
British English
kˈiːp/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈiːvən/ /kˈiːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP awn an EE-vin KEEL
UK
KEEP on un EE-vuhn KEEL
Listen in Context
She works hard to keep on an even keel during busy times.
After the changes at work, it was hard to keep on an even keel.
It's important to keep on an even keel in stressful situations.
He managed to keep on an even keel despite all the drama around him.