How to Pronounce "ease off"
expression
ˈiz/ /ˈɔf
EEZ-awf
ˈiːz/ /ˈɒf
EEZ-of
Definition
To become less intense or to reduce pressure, force, or speed. It can also mean to relax efforts or calm down a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈiz/ /ˈɔf
British English
ˈiːz/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EEZ-awf
UK
EEZ-of
Listen in Context
The pain will ease off after you rest.
If the traffic doesn't ease off, we'll be late.
The rain finally began to ease off.
You need to ease off on the coffee before bed.