lead pencil meaning

UK /liːd ˈpɛnsəl/ US /lɛd ˈpɛnsəl/ 3 syllables

lead pencil (noun): pencil that has graphite as the marking substance.

Definition of lead pencil

  1. pencil that has graphite as the marking substance

    Type of: pencil

How to pronounce lead pencil

lead pencil is pronounced /liːd ˈpɛnsəl/ in British English and /lɛd ˈpɛnsəl/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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