How to pronounce "ease"

ease

Noun
American
/iːz/

Syllable Breakdown

ease

How natives say ease

British
/iːz/

Syllable Breakdown

ease

How natives say ease

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a long 'ee' sound (like in 'see').

  • Follow with a soft 'z' sound, like in 'zoo'.

  • Blend them together smoothly.

Common Mistakes

  • is (one syllable)

  • ess (one syllable)

  • eese (one syllable)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • same as American

  • same as American

  • same as American

common mistakes

  • same as American

  • same as American

  • same as American

FAQ

Why is the 'z' sound soft?

The 'z' is soft because it follows a vowel sound.

Is 'ease' one or two syllables?

'Ease' is one syllable.

How similar is it to 'easy'?

'Ease' and 'easy' share the beginning sound but differ at the end.

Definition

ease

A state of comfort or freedom from difficulty.

Word Family

easy

/ˈiːzi/

adjective

Not difficult.

Example: The task was easy.

easily

/ˈiːzəli/

adverb

Without difficulty.

Example: She solved it easily.

easiness

/ˈiːzinəs/

noun

State of being easy.

Example: The easiness of the test surprised him.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Ease has a 'z' sound; 'easy' has an added 'y' sound.

Ease is one syllable; 'easily' is three.

Ease ends on a 'z'; 'easiness' adds '-ness'.

Pro Tips

Focus on vowel length

Make sure to elongate the 'ee' sound.

Blend sounds smoothly

Connect vowel and consonant without pause.

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