How many syllables in pension?
Syllables in pension
2
pen·sion
Pension has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say pension
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɛnʃən/ 2 syllables, PEN-sion · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say pension slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pen, sion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with pension
- attention
- mention
- convention
- extension
- prevention
- intervention
- suspension
- tension
- invention
- dimension
- detention
- retention
- contention
- comprehension
- hypertension
- ascension
Questions
- How many syllables are in pension?
- Pension has two syllables.
- How do you divide pension into syllables?
- Pension divides as pen-sion.
- Which syllable is stressed in pension?
- The first syllable (PEN-sion).