How to Pronounce "keep your ear to the ground"
expression
KEEP yer EER tuh the GROWND
KEEP your EE-uh tuh the GROWND
Definition
To pay close attention to what is happening, especially to be aware of new information, trends, or changes before others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈiɹ/, /ˈɪɹ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɹaʊnd
British English
kˈiːp/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈiə/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP yer EER tuh the GROWND
UK
KEEP your EE-uh tuh the GROWND
Listen in Context
You should keep your ear to the ground for job opportunities.
If you keep your ear to the ground, you'll hear the latest news first.
They always keep their ear to the ground in the tech industry.
I try to keep my ear to the ground in case something interesting comes up.