How to Pronounce Stencil

To pronounce "stencil", say STENC-il — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstɛnsɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈstɛnsɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stencil”

"stencil" has 2 syllables: stenc-il. It rhymes with tensile and ensile, if that helps it stick.

What does stencil mean?

noun

  1. A thin sheet, either perforated or using some other technique, with which a pattern may be produced upon a surface.
  2. A utensil that contains a perforated sheet through which ink can be forced to create a printed pattern on a surface.

verb

  1. To print with a stencil.

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Words that rhyme with stencil

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tensileensilepencelpencilpensilepensilpenselbenselvenselbluepencilgensel

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stencil"?▾

"Stencil" has 2 syllables: stenc · il.

What is the IPA transcription of "stencil"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stencil" is /ˈstɛnsɪl/.

What does "stencil" mean?▾

Stencil: A thin sheet, either perforated or using some other technique, with which a pattern may be produced upon a surface.

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