How to pronounce pensile
Say it like PEN-syle. Pensile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN).
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- PEN
- syle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pensile 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.
- syleKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pensile
American and British speakers say pensile in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛnsaɪl/ in the US and /ˈpɛnsaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEN-syle.
What does pensile mean?
- Hanging down, suspended.
Where does pensile come from?
From classical Latin pēnsilis, from the past participle stem of pendere (“to hang”).
Questions about saying pensile
How do you pronounce pensile?
Say PEN-syle. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛnsaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈpɛnsaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pensile?
Pensile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN). Broken into parts: PEN · syle.
Do Americans and Brits say pensile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛnsaɪl/ and the British form is /ˈpɛnsaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.