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How to pronounce keep an eye on

keep an eye on
/kiːp æn aɪ ɑːn/

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Keep an eye on, sound by sound

/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/aɪ/as in timeGlide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

In a sentence

Keep an eye on the boys. They're mischievous.

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How do you pronounce keep an eye on?

Keep an eye on is pronounced /kiːp æn aɪ ɑːn/ in American English.

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