To pronounce "stencils", say STENC-ils — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"stencils" has 2 syllables: stenc-ils. It rhymes with pencils and bluepencils, if that helps it stick.
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"Stencils" has 2 syllables: stenc · ils.
Stencils: A thin sheet, either perforated or using some other technique, with which a pattern may be produced upon a surface.
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