pencil

/ˈpɛn.səl/

Syllables pen·cil

Stress PEN-cil

Phonics Breakdown

pen

/pɛn/

short e

cil

/səl/

soft c

Meaning

a tool for writing or drawing, usually made of wood with graphite inside

Sound Reference

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pen=/pɛn/(pen) + cil=/səl/(fossil)

Example

I write my name with a pencil.