How to Pronounce "pencil in"
expression
ˈpɛnsəɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
PEN-suhl IN
pˈɛnsəl/ /ˈɪn
PEN-suhl IN
Definition
To make a temporary or tentative plan by writing it down, knowing that it might change later.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛnsəɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
pˈɛnsəl/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEN-suhl IN
UK
PEN-suhl IN
Listen in Context
Can I pencil in our meeting for Thursday?
Let’s pencil in lunch next week.
I’ll pencil you in for 3 PM.
If anything comes up, we can always pencil in a different time.