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How to pronounce “easy”

EE-zee

/ˈizi/ · 2 syllables · stress on the 1st

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Z vs J

Z is a buzzing S.

Z is ज़ (with the dot), never ज. Hold it: zzzz.

Lesson: Zero, not jero ›

Ship vs Sheep

Short (ship): relaxed mouth, quick sound.

ship ≈ इ (short, relaxed). sheep ≈ ई (long, smiling).

Lesson: Ship or sheep ›

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Zero is the easy part.

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