How Do You Spell PENCILS?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛnsə͡lz] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "pencils" can be confusing for English language learners as it does not follow regular phonetic rules. The word is pronounced /ˈpɛnsəlz/ with a silent 'c' and the final sound is represented by the two letters 'ls'. This is a common occurrence in English where multiple letters are used to represent a single sound. To improve spelling, learners can practice the use of suffixes such as 's' and 'es' to indicate plurality and pay attention to the silent letters within words.

PENCILS Meaning and Definition

1. Pencils are writing instruments that are typically slender and elongated in shape, consisting of a thin cylindrical core encased within a wooden or plastic barrel. They are designed specifically for writing, drawing, and sketching purposes. The core of a pencil is usually composed of a mixture of graphite and clay, providing a smooth and solid medium for marking on paper or other surfaces. Pencils come in various grades, ranging from soft to hard, which determine the darkness or lightness of the markings produced.

   The wooden or plastic barrel of a pencil is designed to provide ergonomic comfort and facilitate grip during use. It offers protection to the core while allowing for easy sharpening when necessary. Sharpening a pencil involves removing the outer layer of the barrel to expose a fresh portion of the core, hence maintaining the pencil's effectiveness and precision.

   Pencils have been widely used since the 16th century and have become a staple in educational, artistic, and professional settings. They provide a versatile tool for writing, sketching, drafting, and shading, making them suitable for a wide range of applications. Pencils are known for their ease of use, portability, and erasability, as most pencils are equipped with an eraser at one end. They are commonly available in various colors and designs, allowing for personalization and aesthetic appeal. Overall, pencils remain a popular and reliable tool for expressing ideas, creating artwork, and jotting down notes or messages.

Top Common Misspellings for PENCILS *

• pancils 26.0869565%
• pensils 21.7391304%
• penicls 17.3913043%
• penscils 8.6956521%
• penciles 8.6956521%
• prncils 8.6956521%
• pencisl 4.347826%
• pencile 4.347826%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for PENCILS

• penciel
• penicil
• pancil
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• parcils
• penniles
• penpals
• percels
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• toncils
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• perncil
• uncils
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• pencill
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• ENCAlS
• pendcils
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• pencills
• Pensels
• Pincils
• Penicels
• Kenils
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• Percias

Etymology of PENCILS

The word "pencils" is derived from the Latin word "pencillus", which originally referred to a small brush or painter's brush. It is a diminutive form of "pēnis", which means "tail" or "penis" in Latin. Over time, the term "pencillus" evolved to refer to a thin pointed instrument used for drawing or writing. This eventually led to the modern usage of "pencil" to describe the writing instrument.

Similar spelling words for PENCILS

• pencil box,
• penciled,
• pencil,
• pencilled,
• penicillin.

Conjugate verb Pencils

CONDITIONAL

I would pencil

we would pencil

you would pencil

he/she/it would pencil

they would pencil

FUTURE

I will pencil

we will pencil

you will pencil

he/she/it will pencil

they will pencil

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have pencilled, will have penciled

we will have pencilled, will have penciled

you will have pencilled, will have penciled

he/she/it will have pencilled, will have penciled

they will have pencilled, will have penciled

PAST

I pencilled, penciled

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you pencilled, penciled

he/she/it pencilled, penciled

they pencilled, penciled

PAST PERFECT

I had pencilled, had penciled

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he/she/it had pencilled, had penciled

they had pencilled, had penciled

PRESENT

I pencil

we pencil

you pencil

he/she/it pencils

they pencil

PRESENT PERFECT

I have penciled, have pencilled

we have penciled, have pencilled

you have penciled, have pencilled

he/she/it has penciled, has pencilled

they have penciled, have pencilled

I am penciling, am pencilling

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I was pencilling, was penciling

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