How to pronounce pensioners
Say it like PEN-shuh-nerz. Pensioners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN).
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- PEN
- shuh
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pensioners pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pensioners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PEN-shuh-nuz.
What does pensioners mean?
- plural of pensioner How to pronounce pensioner
Questions about saying pensioners
How do you pronounce pensioners?
Say PEN-shuh-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛnʃənɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpɛnʃənəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pensioners?
Pensioners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN). Broken into parts: PEN · shuh · nerz.
Is pensioners pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɛnʃənəz/ (PEN-shuh-nuz).