How to Pronounce "out of keeping"
expression
OWT-uhv-KEE-ping
OWT-ov-KEE-ping
Definition
If something is out of keeping, it does not match or fit well with what is around it or with what is expected in a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈkipɪŋ
British English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /kˈiːpɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-uhv-KEE-ping
UK
OWT-ov-KEE-ping
Listen in Context
His loud laughter was out of keeping in the quiet library.
Her bright red dress was out of keeping with the serious meeting.
The modern furniture looks out of keeping in that old house.
It felt totally out of keeping to joke during the ceremony.