How to Pronounce "keep people straight"
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈpipəɫ/ /ˈstɹeɪt
KEEP PEE-puhl STRAYT
kˈiːp/ /pˈiːpəl/ /stɹˈeɪt
KEEP PEE-puhl STRAYT
Definition
To remember who is who among people so you do not confuse them with each other, especially when several people are similar or new to you.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈpipəɫ/ /ˈstɹeɪt
British English
kˈiːp/ /pˈiːpəl/ /stɹˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP PEE-puhl STRAYT
UK
KEEP PEE-puhl STRAYT
Listen in Context
It's hard to keep people straight when you meet many new coworkers at once.
After meeting her twin sisters, I couldn't keep people straight.
Teachers must learn to keep people straight in large classes.
With so many Jasons in the team, I can’t keep people straight anymore!