To pronounce "pencilling", say PENC-ill-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PENC-ill-ing
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"pencilling" has 3 syllables: penc-ill-ing. It rhymes with penciling and stenciling, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: penciling — easy to mix up when writing.
verb
“I penciled (BrE: pencilled) a brief reminder in my notebook.”
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Pencilling" has 3 syllables: penc · ill · ing.
Pencilling: To write (something) using a pencil.
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