How do you pronounce "pencils"?

In American English: /ˈpɛnsəlz/ (PEHNS-uhlz). In British English: /pˈɛnsəlz/ (P-ehns). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛnsəlz/ (PEHNS-uhlz). In Australian English: /pˈɛnsəlz/ (P-ehns).

Is "pencils" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛnsəlz/ (PEHNS-uhlz), while in British English it's /pˈɛnsəlz/ (P-ehns).

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pencils

/ˈpɛnsəlz/

PEHNS-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

pɛnspen·əlzcils

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