How many syllables in "pensions"?

"pensions" has 2 lettergrepen (pen - sions).

How to divide "pensions"?

"pensions" divides into 2 parts: pen · sions.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"pensions": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pen·sions

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PEN-sions(pen · sions)● ○

Stress in "pensions" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɛnʃənz⁄

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Lettergrepenpen·sions

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How many syllables in "pensions"?: "pensions" has 2 lettergrepen (pen - sions).
How to divide "pensions"?: "pensions" divides into 2 parts: pen · sions.
Where is the stress in "pensions"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "pensions"?: Say each syllable slowly (pen... sions) and listen on SayItVid.