tranche

/tɹɑ̃ʃ/noun
High School
1

A slice, section or portion.

2

A distinct subdivision of a single policyholder's benefits, typically relating to separate premium increments.

3

A pension scheme's or scheme member's benefits relating to distinct accrual periods with different rules.

4

One of a set of classes or risk maturities that compose a multiple-class security, such as a CMO or REMIC; a class of bonds. Collateralized mortgage obligations are structured with several tranches of bonds that have various maturities.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing