How to pronounce easygoing
Say it like EE-zee-goh-ing. Easygoing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- zee
- goh
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Easygoing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of easygoing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EE-zee-goh-ing.
What does easygoing mean?
- Calm, relaxed, casual and informal.
- Unhurried.
Where does easygoing come from?
From easy + going.
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Questions about saying easygoing
How do you pronounce easygoing?
Say EE-zee-goh-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈiziˌɡoʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈiːziˌɡəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in easygoing?
Easygoing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · zee · goh · ing.
Is easygoing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈiːziˌɡəʊɪŋ/ (EE-zee-goh-ing).