How to pronounce stencil
Say it like STEN-sul. Stencil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEN).
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- STEN
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stencil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stencil
American and British speakers say stencil in essentially the same way: /ˈstɛnsəl/ in the US and /ˈstɛnsɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEN-sil.
What does stencil mean?
- A thin sheet, either perforated or using some other technique, with which a pattern may be produced upon a surface; a utensil that contains a perforated sheet.
- A pattern produced using such a utensil.
- A two-ply master sheet for use with a mimeograph.
- To print with a stencil.
Where does stencil come from?
The verb is from the noun.
Words that rhyme with stencil
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stencil.
Questions about saying stencil
How do you pronounce stencil?
Say STEN-sul. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛnsəl/. In British English it is /ˈstɛnsɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stencil?
Stencil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEN). Broken into parts: STEN · sul.
Do Americans and Brits say stencil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɛnsəl/ and the British form is /ˈstɛnsɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.