how to pronounce keg

/ˈkɛɡ/

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keg is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of keg in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… Mike it's a powder keg out here don't …”

meaning of keg

A keg is a large barrel that is used to store beer.

keg frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word keg occurs in english on average 7.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.