How to Pronounce "keep up your act"
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈəp/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈækt
KEEP-uhp-yer-AKT
kˈiːp/ /ˈʌp/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈækt
KEEP-up-yaw-AKT
Definition
To continue pretending or behaving in a way that is not genuine, usually to hide your true feelings or intentions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈəp/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈækt
British English
kˈiːp/ /ˈʌp/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈækt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP-uhp-yer-AKT
UK
KEEP-up-yaw-AKT
Listen in Context
It's hard to keep up your act all the time.
How long can you really keep up your act?
She couldn't keep up her act and finally told the truth.
Everyone knows you're upset, so why keep up your act?