How to Pronounce "keep the home fires burning"
expression
KEEP thuh HOHM FYERZ BUR-ning
KEEP thuh HOHM FY-uhz BUR-ning
Definition
To continue caring for home and family, or to maintain hope and normal life at home, especially while someone is away or during difficult times.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhoʊm/ /ˈfaɪɝz/, /ˈfaɪɹz/ /ˈbɝnɪŋ
British English
kˈiːp/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈəʊm/ /fˈaɪəz/ /bˈɜːnɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP thuh HOHM FYERZ BUR-ning
UK
KEEP thuh HOHM FY-uhz BUR-ning
Listen in Context
She kept the home fires burning while her husband was away at sea.
It's important to keep the home fires burning during hard times.
Mothers often keep the home fires burning for their families.
While he worked overseas, she did her best to keep the home fires burning.