How to Pronounce Keepsake

To pronounce "keepsake", say KEEPS-ak-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkiːp.seɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈkiːp.seɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “keepsake”

"keepsake" has 3 syllables: keeps-ak-e. It rhymes with break and opaque, if that helps it stick.

What does keepsake mean?

noun

Some object given by a person and retained in memory of something or someone; something kept for sentimental or nostalgic reasons.
“She gave him a lock of hair as a keepsake of their time together.”
Specifically, a type of literary album popular in the nineteenth-century, containing scraps of poetry and prose, and engravings.

Synonyms

memorabilia memento souvenir

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Words that rhyme with keepsake

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break opaque forsake ache slake heartache take make undertake shake fake wake

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "keepsake"?▾

"Keepsake" has 3 syllables: keeps · ak · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "keepsake"?▾

The IPA transcription of "keepsake" is /ˈkiːp.seɪk/.

What does "keepsake" mean?▾

Keepsake: Some object given by a person and retained in memory of something or someone; something kept for sentimental or nostalgic reasons.

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