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Pen: how to say it, spell it and use it

pen

/pen/

Short answer

The English word pen is pronounced /pen/. It is spelled P-E-N and has 3 letters. With a or an: a pen. The plural is pens.

Example sentence

My pen is blue.

Key facts

English
pen
Pronunciation
/pen/
With a or an
a pen
Plural
pens
Spelling
P-E-N
Number of letters
3
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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce pen?

Pen is pronounced /pen/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell pen?

Pen is spelled P-E-N. It has 3 letters.

What is the plural of pen?

The plural of pen is pens.

Do you say a or an before pen?

Say a pen.

How do you use pen in a sentence?

For example: My pen is blue.

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