How many syllables in pencil?
Syllables in pencil
2
pen·cil
Pencil has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say pencil
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɛnsəl/ 2 syllables, PEN-cil · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 6 |
To count it yourself, say pencil slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pen, cil. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with pencil
Questions
- How many syllables are in pencil?
- Pencil has two syllables.
- How do you divide pencil into syllables?
- Pencil divides as pen-cil.
- Which syllable is stressed in pencil?
- The first syllable (PEN-cil).