How to pronounce safekeeping
Say it like SAYF-KEE-ping. Safekeeping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYF).
- SAYF
- KEE
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Safekeeping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of safekeeping
American and British speakers say safekeeping in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪfˈkipɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈseɪfˈkiːpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAYF-KEE-ping.
What does safekeeping mean?
- the act of keeping something safe; protection from harm, damage, loss, or theft
- the storage of assets in a protected area“I locked the documents in my bureau for safekeeping.”
- the responsibility of a guardian
Where does safekeeping come from?
From safe + keeping.
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Words that rhyme with safekeeping
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Questions about saying safekeeping
How do you pronounce safekeeping?
Say SAYF-KEE-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪfˈkipɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈseɪfˈkiːpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in safekeeping?
Safekeeping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYF). Broken into parts: SAYF · KEE · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say safekeeping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪfˈkipɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈseɪfˈkiːpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.