Correct spelling for the English word "keeps upon" is [kˈiːps əpˌɒn], [kˈiːps əpˌɒn], [k_ˈiː_p_s ə_p_ˌɒ_n] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
The phrase "keeps upon" is not a standalone word, but rather a combination of two words: "keeps" and "upon".
"Keeps" is the third-person singular form of the verb "keep", which originates from the Old English word "cēpan". In Old English, it meant "to take care of", "to guard", or "to watch over". Over time, "keep" developed various meanings, including "to retain possession of", "to store", or "to maintain".
Upon", on the other hand, comes from the Old English preposition "uppan", which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*upp-" meaning "up" or "upon".
When combined, "keeps upon" refers to the act of maintaining or retaining something on or in a certain position or place.