How to Pronounce "ill at ease"
expression
ˈɪɫ/ /ˈæt/ /ˈiz
IL-at-EEZ
ˈɪl/ /ˈæt/ /ˈiːz
IL-at-EEZ
Definition
Feeling uncomfortable, nervous, or not relaxed, especially in a social situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪɫ/ /ˈæt/ /ˈiz
British English
ˈɪl/ /ˈæt/ /ˈiːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IL-at-EEZ
UK
IL-at-EEZ
Listen in Context
He felt ill at ease in the big crowd.
She looks ill at ease when speaking in public.
The new student was ill at ease in class.
He seemed ill at ease during the interview, shifting in his chair the whole time.