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How to pronounce pencil case

pencil case
/ˈpensəl keɪs/

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Pencil case, sound by sound

/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

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Pencil case is pronounced /ˈpensəl keɪs/ in American English.

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