To pronounce "pencil-sharpener", say PENC-ilsh-arp-en-er — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PENC-ilsh-arp-en-er
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"pencil-sharpener" has 5 syllables: penc-ilsh-arp-en-er.
"Pencil-sharpener" has 5 syllables: penc · ilsh · arp · en · er.
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