How to Pronounce "keep the peace"
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpis
KEEP thuh PEES
kˈiːp/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈiːs
KEEP thuh PEES
Definition
To prevent fighting, conflict, or trouble, and make sure a situation stays calm and peaceful.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpis
British English
kˈiːp/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈiːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP thuh PEES
UK
KEEP thuh PEES
Listen in Context
The police worked hard to keep the peace during the parade.
Parents often try to keep the peace when their children argue.
The United Nations helps countries keep the peace.
It's not easy to keep the peace in a house full of teenagers.