The spelling of the word "is to ears in" can easily confuse many people. This phrase is actually "easy as pie" in reverse. The correct spelling is "Easy as pie is to ears in" but it is said backward to create a fun, yet tricky phrase. To break down the IPA phonetic transcription, one would say "ˈiːzi æz paɪ ɪz tu ɪərz ɪn." The emphasis is on the first syllable of each word, and the "s" sounds are aspirated.