Start with a long 'ee' sound (like in 'see').
Follow with a soft 'z' sound, like in 'zoo'.
Blend them together smoothly.
is (one syllable)
ess (one syllable)
eese (one syllable)
same as American
same as American
same as American
same as American
same as American
same as American
The 'z' is soft because it follows a vowel sound.
'Ease' is one syllable.
'Ease' and 'easy' share the beginning sound but differ at the end.
A state of comfort or freedom from difficulty.
/ˈiːzi/
Not difficult.
/ˈiːzəli/
Without difficulty.
/ˈiːzinəs/
State of being easy.
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'.
Make sure to elongate the 'ee' sound.
Connect vowel and consonant without pause.
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