How Do You Spell PENSIL?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛnsə͡l] (IPA)

"Pensil" is an incorrect spelling of the word "pencil". The correct spelling is with a "c" instead of an "s". The pronunciation of "pencil" is /ˈpɛnsəl/, with emphasis on the first syllable. The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) shows the sounds of the word, with the "p" being a voiceless bilabial plosive /p/, the "e" being a short vowel sound /ɛ/, the "n" being a voiced alveolar nasal /n/, the "s" being a voiceless alveolar fricative /s/, and the "l" being a voiced alveolar lateral approximant /l/.

Common Misspellings for PENSIL

• oensil
• lensil
• 0ensil
• pwnsil
• psnsil
• pdnsil
• prnsil
• p4nsil
• p3nsil
• pebsil
• pemsil
• pejsil
• pehsil
• penail
• penzil
• penxil
• pendil
• penwil
• pensul
• pensjl

Etymology of PENSIL

The word "pensil" can have varying origins, depending on the context in which it is used.

1. As a noun meaning a hanging or suspended object, such as a banner or a tapestry, the word "pensil" has its roots in Latin. It derives from the Latin word "pensilis", which means "hanging" or "pendant". This Latin word is formed from the verb "pendere", meaning "to hang". Over time, "pensil" evolved from Latin into Old French ("pensel"), and eventually entered English.

2. In the context of heraldry, "pensil" is an alternative spelling of "pennoncel", which is derived from the Middle English word "penoncelle". It is a diminutive form of the word "pennon", which refers to a long, narrow flag.

Plural form of PENSIL is PENSILS