How to pronounce ease
Say it like EEZ. Ease is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- EEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ease pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ease
American and British speakers say ease in essentially the same way: /iz/ in the US and /iːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EEZ.
What does ease mean?
- Lack of difficulty; the ability to do something easily.“He played the ukelele with ease.”
- Freedom from pain, hardship, and annoyance, sometimes (derogatory, archaic) idleness, sloth.“She enjoyed the ease of living in a house where the servants did all the work.”
- Freedom from worry and concern; peace; sometimes (derogatory, archaic) indifference.“The pension set her mind at ease.”
- To free (something) from pain, worry, agitation, etc.“He eased his conscience by confessing.”
- To alleviate, assuage or lessen (pain).
- To give respite to (someone).“The provision of extra staff eased their workload.”
Where does ease come from?
The verb is from Middle English esen, ultimately of the same origin.
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Words that rhyme with ease
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ease.
Words that sound like ease
- e's
Questions about saying ease
How do you pronounce ease?
Say EEZ. The American pronunciation is /iz/. In British English it is /iːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ease?
Ease is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: EEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say ease the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /iz/ and the British form is /iːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ease?
Ease sounds the same as e's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.