How many syllables in pencil?

There are 2 syllables in the word pencil.

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Divide pencil into syllables:

pen · cil

How to pronounce pencil:

Definition of pencil:

pencil (noun):: an artist's brush; a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood.

Synonyms for pencil:

lead pencil

peak

pencil eraser

rubber

rubber eraser

slate pencil

tip

writing implement

Antonyms for pencil:

forget

ignore

misrepresent

neglect

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