How to Pronounce "keep your word"
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈwɝd
KEEP-yor-WURD
kˈiːp/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈɜːd
KEEP-yaw-WURD
Definition
To do what you promised or said you would do.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈwɝd
British English
kˈiːp/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈɜːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP-yor-WURD
UK
KEEP-yaw-WURD
Listen in Context
You should always keep your word.
He promised to help and he kept his word.
It is important to keep your word in business.
People trust you more when you keep your word.