How to Pronounce "keep your head on a swivel"
expression
KEEP yor/yur HED on/awn uh SWIV-uhl
KEEP yaw HED on ay SWIV-uhl
Definition
This phrase means to stay alert and pay close attention to your surroundings, especially when there are dangers or things can change suddenly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhɛd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈswɪvəɫ
British English
kˈiːp/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈɛd/ /ˈɒn/ /æɪ/ /swˈɪvəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP yor/yur HED on/awn uh SWIV-uhl
UK
KEEP yaw HED on ay SWIV-uhl
Listen in Context
You should keep your head on a swivel when walking in a busy city.
Police officers keep their head on a swivel during patrol.
In team sports, players need to keep their head on a swivel.
There's a lot going on—keep your head on a swivel and don't get distracted.