How to Pronounce Penciling

To pronounce "penciling", say PENC-il-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

PENC-il-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “penciling”

"penciling" has 3 syllables: penc-il-ing. It rhymes with pencilling and stenciling, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: pencilling — easy to mix up when writing.

What does penciling mean?

verb

  1. To write (something) using a pencil.

    “I penciled (BrE: pencilled) a brief reminder in my notebook.”

  2. To mark with, or as if with, a pencil.

noun

  1. A sketch or mark made in pencil.

Words that rhyme with penciling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pencillingstencilingstencillingbluepencilling

Related words

stencillerstencilworksketchpadcross-hatchingchiselingcheckeringdraughtsperson

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "penciling"?▾

"Penciling" has 3 syllables: penc · il · ing.

What does "penciling" mean?▾

Penciling: To write (something) using a pencil.

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