How to pronounce keepsake
Say it like KEEP-sayk. Keepsake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEEP).
- KEEP
- sayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keepsake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- saykGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of keepsake
American and British speakers say keepsake in essentially the same way: /ˈkipˌseɪk/ in the US and /ˈkiːpseɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEEP-sayk.
What does keepsake mean?
- An object given by a person and retained in memory of something or someone; something kept for sentimental or nostalgic reasons.
Where does keepsake come from?
From keep + sake.
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Questions about saying keepsake
How do you pronounce keepsake?
Say KEEP-sayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈkipˌseɪk/. In British English it is /ˈkiːpseɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keepsake?
Keepsake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEEP). Broken into parts: KEEP · sayk.
Do Americans and Brits say keepsake the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkipˌseɪk/ and the British form is /ˈkiːpseɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.