How to Pronounce "keep late hours"
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈɫeɪt/ /ˈaʊɝz/, /ˈaʊɹz
KEEP LAYT OW-urz
kˈiːp/ /lˈeɪt/ /ˈaʊəz
KEEP LAYT OW-uhz
Definition
To regularly stay awake or be active until late at night, often going to bed much later than usual.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈɫeɪt/ /ˈaʊɝz/, /ˈaʊɹz
British English
kˈiːp/ /lˈeɪt/ /ˈaʊəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP LAYT OW-urz
UK
KEEP LAYT OW-uhz
Listen in Context
My brother always keeps late hours during the holidays.
People who keep late hours often feel tired in the morning.
It's unhealthy to keep late hours every night.
I used to keep late hours, but now I try to go to bed earlier.