How Do You Spell PENCILLING?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛnsə͡lɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "pencilling" is spelled with two L's, despite the fact that a single L is used in its root word, "pencil." This is because the second L serves to indicate that the stress in the word falls on the second syllable. The IPA phonetic transcription would be /ˈpɛnsəlɪŋ/, with the stress mark (ˈ) indicating the emphasized syllable. Proper spelling is crucial for clear communication, so taking note of these small details can make a big difference in how we convey our messages.

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Common Misspellings
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PENCILLING Meaning and Definition

  1. Pencilling is a noun that refers to the act or process of sketching or outlining in pencil. It is derived from the verb "pencil," which means to draw or write with a pencil. Pencilling typically involves creating preliminary drawings, rough outlines, or initial sketches using a pencil as the primary tool. It is commonly used in various artistic disciplines, such as drawing, illustration, and comic book creation.

    In artistic contexts, pencilling serves as an essential step before finalizing a piece of artwork. Artists often start with a pencil drawing to establish the composition, proportions, and overall design of a work. Pencilling allows for experimentation, exploration, and refining of ideas, as well as the ability to make modifications and adjustments before committing to a final version.

    Additionally, pencilling can also pertain to the practice of filling in or shading specific areas of a drawing with a pencil. This technique involves varying pressure and strokes to create different tones and textures, providing depth and dimension to the artwork. Pencilling can be done using different types of pencils, such as graphite or colored pencils, depending on the desired effect.

    Overall, pencilling is a versatile and fundamental aspect of visual art, providing artists with a crucial tool for creating preliminary sketches and adding detail and shading to their drawings.

  2. • Drawing or marking with a pencil.
    • The act of sketching or painting; the work of the pencil or brush; a sketch.

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

Common Misspellings for PENCILLING

Etymology of PENCILLING

The word "pencilling" comes from the verb "pencil", which originated from the Old French word "pincel" or "penicel", meaning "a small-tipped brush" or "a painter's brush". It ultimately derives from the Latin word "penicillus", which referred to a small brush or pencil used for writing. Over time, "pencil" became associated with a small instrument used for drawing or writing, and "pencilling" emerged as a gerund form of the verb, specifically related to sketching or outlining with a pencil.

Plural form of PENCILLING is PENCILLINGS

Conjugate verb Pencilling

CONDITIONAL

I would pencilling
you would pencilling
he/she/it would pencilling
we would pencilling
they would pencilling
I would pencil
we would pencil
you would pencil
he/she/it would pencil
they would pencil

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be pencilling
you would be pencilling
he/she/it would be pencilling
we would be pencilling
they would be pencilling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have pencilling
you would have pencilling
he/she/it would have pencilling
we would have pencilling
they would have pencilling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been pencilling
you would have been pencilling
he/she/it would have been pencilling
we would have been pencilling
they would have been pencilling

FUTURE

I will pencil
you will pencil
he/she/it will pencil
we will pencil
they will pencil

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be pencilling
you will be pencilling
he/she/it will be pencilling
we will be pencilling
they will be pencilling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have pencilled
you will have pencilled
he/she/it will have pencilled
we will have pencilled
they will have pencilled
I will have pencilled, will have penciled
we will have pencilled, will have penciled
you will have pencilled, will have penciled
he/she/it will have pencilled, will have penciled
they will have pencilled, will have penciled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been pencilling
you will have been pencilling
he/she/it will have been pencilling
we will have been pencilling
they will have been pencilling

IMPERATIVE

you pencil
we let´s pencil

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to pencil

PAST

I pencilled
you pencilled
he/she/it pencilled
we pencilled
they pencilled
I pencilled, penciled
we pencilled, penciled
you pencilled, penciled
he/she/it pencilled, penciled
they pencilled, penciled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was pencilling
you were pencilling
he/she/it was pencilling
we were pencilling
they were pencilling

PAST PARTICIPLE

pencilled

PAST PERFECT

I had pencilled
you had pencilled
he/she/it had pencilled
we had pencilled
they had pencilled
I had pencilled, had penciled
we had pencilled, had penciled
you had pencilled, had penciled
he/she/it had pencilled, had penciled
they had pencilled, had penciled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been pencilling
you had been pencilling
he/she/it had been pencilling
we had been pencilling
they had been pencilling

PRESENT

I pencil
you pencil
he/she/it pencils
we pencil
they pencil

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am pencilling
you are pencilling
he/she/it is pencilling
we are pencilling
they are pencilling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

pencilling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have pencilled
you have pencilled
he/she/it has pencilled
we have pencilled
they have pencilled
I have penciled, have pencilled
we have penciled, have pencilled
you have penciled, have pencilled
he/she/it has penciled, has pencilled
they have penciled, have pencilled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been pencilling
you have been pencilling
he/she/it has been pencilling
we have been pencilling
they have been pencilling
I am penciling, am pencilling
we are pencilling, are penciling
you are pencilling, are penciling
he/she/it is penciling, is pencilling
they are pencilling, are penciling
I was pencilling, was penciling
we were penciling, were pencilling
you were penciling, were pencilling
he/she/it was pencilling, was penciling
they were penciling, were pencilling
I will be penciling, will be pencilling
we will be penciling, will be pencilling
you will be penciling, will be pencilling
he/she/it will be penciling, will be pencilling
they will be penciling, will be pencilling
I have been penciling, have been pencilling
we have been penciling, have been pencilling
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he/she/it has been penciling, has been pencilling
they have been pencilling, have been penciling
I had been pencilling, had been penciling
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I would have been pencilling, would have been penciling
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