How Many Syllables In Pension?
2syllables
Pension has 2 syllables, pen-sion. It is a disyllabic word.
pension
/ˈpen.ʃən/ UK /ˈpen.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pen.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/pen.ʃən/
Division By Letters
pen-sion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pension
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | p | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Pension Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pension?
Pension has 2 syllables, pen-sion. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpen.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in pension?
The first syllable, pen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pension?
Pension has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pension into syllables?
By sound, pen.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, pen-sion.