How to Pronounce Pencil
Pencil
'pɛnsəl
Syllables:
pen·cil
Part of speech:
noun verb
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Definition
A pencil is a thin stick used for writing or drawing, usually made of wood with a core of lead inside.
Examples
- I use a pencil to write my homework.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| pencil case | collocation | PENcil case | She keeps her pens and pencils in a pencil case. |
| pencil sharpener | collocation | PENcil sharpener | The pencil sharpener is broken and needs fixing. |
| sharpen a pencil | phrasal verb | SHARPEN a PENcil | Please sharpen a pencil before the exam starts. |
| pencil in | phrasal verb | PENcil IN | Let's pencil in a meeting for next Thursday. |
Fun Fact
The word 'pencil' comes from the Latin 'penicillus,' meaning 'little tail,' originally referring to a small brush used for writing before graphite sticks took over.
Word Family
noun
pencil
A thin stick of wood with a hard tip used for writing or drawing.
"I used a pencil to draw a picture."
verb
pencil
To write something quickly or roughly with a pencil.
"She penciled the address on the back of the envelope."
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