How to Pronounce "keep your hands to"
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
KEEP yor HANDZ tuh
kˈiːp/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈændz/ /tˈuː
KEEP yaw HANDZ too
Definition
This expression means not to touch other people or things that are not yours. It's often used to tell someone to avoid physical contact or to be polite and respectful of others' space.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
kˈiːp/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈændz/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP yor HANDZ tuh
UK
KEEP yaw HANDZ too
Listen in Context
Please keep your hands to yourself in class.
You should keep your hands to yourself when you meet new people.
Parents teach children to keep their hands to themselves.
Hey! Keep your hands to yourself, that's not your book.