How to Pronounce Pensions

To pronounce "pensions", say PENS-ions — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PENS-ions

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💡 Tip for remembering “pensions”

"pensions" has 2 syllables: pens-ions. It rhymes with apprehensions and pretensions, if that helps it stick.

What does pensions mean?

noun

  1. An annuity paid regularly as benefit due to a retired employee, serviceman etc. in consideration of past services, originally and chiefly by a government but also by various private pension schemes.

    “Many old people depend on their pension to pay the bills.”

  2. A boarding house or small hotel, especially in continental Europe, which typically offers lodging and certain meals and services.

    “A pension had somewhat less to offer than a hotel; it was always smaller, and never elegant; it sometimes offered breakfast, and sometimes not (John Irving).”

verb

  1. To grant a pension to.
  2. To force (someone) to retire on a pension.

Synonyms

bed and breakfasthostelhotelrentsuperannuationpension off

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Words that rhyme with pensions

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apprehensionspretensionsdimensionsextensionsattentionssuspensionsconventionscontentionsinventionsdetentionsmentions

Related words

allowancesannuitiesannuitybenefitsboardingcaisse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pensions"?▾

"Pensions" has 2 syllables: pens · ions.

What does "pensions" mean?▾

Pensions: An annuity paid regularly as benefit due to a retired employee, serviceman etc. in consideration of past services, originally and chiefly by a government but also by various private pension schemes.

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