How to pronounce penciled
Say it like PEN-suld. Penciled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN).
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- PEN
- suld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Penciled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of penciled
American and British speakers say penciled in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛnsəld/ in the US and /ˈpɛnsəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEN-suld.
What does penciled mean?
- simple past and past participle of pencil How to pronounce pencil
- Alternative form of pencilled
Questions about saying penciled
How do you pronounce penciled?
Say PEN-suld. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛnsəld/. In British English it is /ˈpɛnsəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in penciled?
Penciled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN). Broken into parts: PEN · suld.
Do Americans and Brits say penciled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛnsəld/ and the British form is /ˈpɛnsəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.