How to Pronounce "pencils"
word
/ˈpɛnsəɫz/
PEN-suhlz
/pˈɛnsəlz/
PEN-suhlz
Definition
Thin sticks of wood or plastic with a colored center, used for writing or drawing. "Pencils" is the plural form of "pencil."
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɛnsəɫz/
British English
/pˈɛnsəlz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEN-suhlz
UK
PEN-suhlz
Listen in Context
I have three pencils in my bag.
The teacher gave us new pencils for drawing.
Please bring your own pencils to class.
All my pencils keep breaking during the test.