pensioner

/ˈpɛnʃənər/

Syllables pen·sion·er

Stress PEN-sion-er

Phonics Breakdown

pen

/pɛn/

short e

sion

/ʃən/

-tion ending

er

/ər/

er schwa

Meaning

a person who receives a pension, especially after retirement

Sound Reference

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pen=/pɛn/(pen) + sion=/ʃən/(mission) + er=/ər/(teacher)

Example

The pensioner enjoys a quiet life after retirement.