The spelling of the word "stancil" can be a bit confusing, as it is often misspelled as "stencil". However, the correct spelling of this word is "stancil", which is pronounced /ˈstænsəl/. The "c" in "stancil" is pronounced as a soft "s" sound, while the "i" is pronounced as a short "i" sound, like in "pin". So, next time you are tempted to spell this word as "stencil", remember the correct spelling is "stancil".