How to Pronounce "stencil"
word
ˈstɛnsɪɫ
STEN-sil
stˈɛnsəl
STEN-suhl
Definition
A stencil is a thin sheet with shapes or letters cut out, used so you can paint or draw a design by filling in the open spaces.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɛnsɪɫ
British English
stˈɛnsəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STEN-sil
UK
STEN-suhl
Listen in Context
She used a stencil to paint stars on her wall.
Draw around the stencil with a pencil first.
This flower stencil is easy for kids to use.
The artist made a detailed stencil for her street mural.