How to Pronounce "pension"
word
/ˈpɛnʃən/
PEN-shuhn
/ˈpɛnʃən/
PEN-shuhn
Definition
A pension is money paid regularly by the government or a company to someone who has stopped working because of age or disability. In some countries, 'pension' can also refer to a type of small hotel, but in this context, it is about retirement income.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɛnʃən/
British English
/ˈpɛnʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEN-shuhn
UK
PEN-shuhn
Listen in Context
My grandfather receives a pension every month.
You need to work for many years to get a pension.
The company offers a good pension plan to employees.
She’s been living off her pension since she retired last year.