How to pronounce stenciling
Say it like STEN-sih-ling. Stenciling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEN).
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- STEN
- sih
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stenciling 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stenciling
American and British speakers say stenciling in essentially the same way: /ˈstɛnsɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstɛnsɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEN-sih-ling.
What does stenciling mean?
- present participle and gerund of stencil How to pronounce stencil
- A work produced using a stencil.
Questions about saying stenciling
How do you pronounce stenciling?
Say STEN-sih-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛnsɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstɛnsɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stenciling?
Stenciling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEN). Broken into parts: STEN · sih · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say stenciling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɛnsɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstɛnsɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.