How to pronounce "phase"

phase

Noun
American
/feɪz/

Syllable Breakdown

phase

How natives say phase

British
/feɪz/

Syllable Breakdown

phase

How natives say phase

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'f' sound as in 'fun'.

  • Move to 'ay' sound like in 'say'.

  • End with the 'z' sound as in 'zebra'.

Common Mistakes

  • phas (missing z sound)

  • face (incorrect vowel sound)

  • pha-se (incorrect syllable break)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Same as American

common mistakes

  • Same as American

FAQ

Why is the 'a' in 'phase' pronounced like 'ay'?

The letter 'a' in 'phase' follows the silent 'e' rule, making it a long 'a' sound.

Is the last sound like an 's'?

No, it is a soft 'z' sound, not an 's' sound.

Why is 'e' silent in 'phase'?

The 'e' at the end makes the vowel 'a' long, changing the sound but remaining silent.

Definition

phase

A stage in a process or cycle.

Word Family

phrase

/freɪz/

noun

A small group of words

Example: He used a common phrase.

phased

/feɪzd/

adjective

Carried out in stages

Example: The changes were phased.

phasor

/ˈfeɪzər/

noun

Graphical representation of a complex number

Example: We studied the phasor diagram.

Key Pronunciation Differences

The initial 'ph' in 'phrase' is pronounced the same.

The ending 'd' in 'phased' is voiced.

Different stress pattern in 'phasor'.

Pro Tips

Silent 'e' Rule

Remember, a silent 'e' at the end often makes the preceding vowel long.

Focus on Final Sound

Ensure the final sound is a voiced 'z', not an unvoiced 's'.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Phase

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/əˈdʒɛn.də/

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/əˈmɛnd/

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/ˌænɪˈvɜrsəri/

attend

/əˈtɛnd/

authorize

/ˈɔθəˌraɪz/

beforehand

/bɪˈfɔːrhænd/

center

/ˈsɛn.tɚ/

chronicle

/ˈkrɑːnɪkl̩/

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