English pronunciation · Words Starting with E
Easily Pronunciation
Easily is pronounced EE-zuh-lee, IPA /ˈizəli/.
EE-zuh-lee
US /ˈizəli/ · UK /ˈiːzɪli/
Syllables: EE · zuh · lee (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adverb: Without difficulty, or by a clear margin.
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Easily in a Sentence
- The lid comes off easily once it is warm.
- She won easily in the second round.
- That is easily the best meal we have had here.
Common Mispronunciations of Easily
Not EE-slee
Three beats are needed, because the i between the s and the l is sounded as a weak uh.
Not EE-suh-lee
That middle s is voiced and buzzes into a z, so the word hums where easy hums.
Tip: Easy, easier and easily all keep the beat on the opening EE, however many endings pile up behind it.
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