How Do You Spell STENCIL?

Pronunciation: [stˈɛnsə͡l] (IPA)

The word stencil is spelled with seven letters and pronounced as /ˈstɛnsəl/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The letter "s" in stencil produces a sound similar to "st" with a sharp "s" at the end. The "t" and "c" form a consonant blend that prevents the word from being spelled as "stencel." Lastly, the double "l" at the end of stencil indicates a doubled consonant sound in pronunciation. Spelling stencil correctly is essential for crafters and artists who use stencils to create patterns and designs.

STENCIL Meaning and Definition

1. A stencil refers to a thin sheet made of various materials such as plastic, metal, or cardboard, wherein a design or pattern has been cut out on its surface. This design acts as a template that enables a person to replicate the pattern onto another surface, usually by applying paint or ink over the holes of the stencil. Stencils can be created using different techniques, including manual cutting with a knife or laser cutting, to achieve precise and intricate shapes or letters.

   Stencils are commonly used in various artistic and practical applications. In art, they provide a method to reproduce detailed designs repeatedly with accuracy and efficiency. They are frequently applied in painting, graffiti, and mixed media projects to create uniform images or add decorative elements. On the flip side, in practical applications, stencils are widely employed for labeling or marking objects such as packages, pavement, or machinery. They facilitate the reproduction of identical patterns, letters, symbols, or warnings, ensuring clarity and consistency.

   Moreover, stenciling has been employed historically for numerous purposes, spanning from cave paintings and ancient hieroglyphs to military and industrial applications. With the advent of technology, digital stencils have become increasingly popular, enabling the creation of stencil designs using computer software, which can then be cut or printed using CNC machines or desktop printers. Overall, stencils offer a versatile and efficient means to replicate artistic or functional designs, making them indispensable tools in various creative and practical domains.

2. • A thin piece of pasteboard, leather, or metal, in which the outlines of any figures are cut out, used to paint or mark in colours by passing a brush of colour over it while lying on paper.

   • To paint or ornament by means of a stencil.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for STENCIL *

• stencill 27.2727272%
• stencile 18.1818181%
• stensil 18.1818181%
• stencle 18.1818181%

* 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 STENCIL

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Etymology of STENCIL

The word "stencil" originated in the early 18th century and its etymology can be traced back to the Old French noun "estencel" or "estencil" (also spelled "estincelle"). The term was derived from the verb "estinceler" meaning "to sparkle" or "to twinkle" and was used to describe a spark or a small bright light. The term was likely adopted into English from the Old French and later evolved to refer to a thin sheet of material with cut-out designs used for reproducing patterns or images.

Similar spelling words for STENCIL

• stinking,
• stingily,
• stanish,
• sting,
• stansel,
• stingless,
• stinging,
• Stensland,
• stonechat,
• stonecrop,
• Stennis,
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• stung,
• stenzel,
• stannic,
• stancil,
• stansell,
• Stangle,
• Stang,
• Sten Gun,
• stanchly,
• staunch,
• St Denis,
• stengel,
• stench,
• stenson,
• staunchly,
• stingley.

Plural form of STENCIL is STENCILS

Conjugate verb Stencil

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

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we let´s stencil

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to stencil

PAST

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PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

stencilled

PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

stencilling

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it stencil

SIMPLE PAST

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