How to Pronounce Pencils

To pronounce "pencils", say PENC-ils — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛnsəlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɛnsəlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pencils”

"pencils" has 2 syllables: penc-ils. It rhymes with bluepencils and stencils, if that helps it stick.

What does pencils mean?

noun

  1. A paintbrush.
  2. A writing utensil with a graphite (commonly referred to as lead) shaft, usually blended with clay, clad in wood, and sharpened to a taper.

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.

Words that rhyme with pencils

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bluepencilsstencilsutensils

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pencils"?▾

"Pencils" has 2 syllables: penc · ils.

What is the IPA transcription of "pencils"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pencils" is /ˈpɛnsəlz/.

What does "pencils" mean?▾

Pencils: A paintbrush.

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