Start with the mouth slightly open.
Form the long 'ee' sound by pushing the tongue forward and up.
End with a light 'p' sound by closing the lips gently.
kip (kip)
cap (cap)
coop (coop)
Same as American
Same as American
'Keep' has one syllable.
No, the 'p' is sounded gently.
Push your tongue forward and up, smiling slightly.
To continue to hold or possess something.
/ˈkiː.pər/
A person who manages or guards.
/kɛpt/
Past tense of keep.
/ˈkiː.pɪŋ/
The act of holding or maintaining.
The vowel sound is shorter in keeper.
The 't' sound is emphasized in kept.
The ending is different in keeping.
Smile as you say 'ee' to make it clear.
Gently close your lips for the 'p' without popping the sound.
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