Two women in a discussion on suffixes and how to use them.
In our ongoing quest to overcome pronunciation hurdles, today we dive into the nuances of words ending with “sion” and “cian“. While tricky at first, these suffixes can be mastered with a bit of practice and understanding.
Before we delve into today’s focus, let’s quickly recap our previous lesson on “tion“ and “tian“ suffixes. Remember, words like “attention“ and “musician“ follow specific pronunciation rules depending on their preceding letters.
If you missed that post, catch up here: https://www.lendinglanguagelab.com/post/improve-your-pronunciation
Today’s Focus: Sion and Cian Suffixes
Now, let’s tackle words ending with “sion” and “cian“. The key to pronouncing these correctly lies in understanding their surroundings within the word.
1. If the word ends in “sion” and the letter before it is a vowel (a, e, i, o, u): Pronounce it as [zhun].
– Example: Persuasion becomes Persuazhun, Explosion becomes Explozhun.
2. If the word ends in “sion” and the letter before it is a consonant: Pronounce it as [shun].
– Example: Explosion remains Explosion but pronounced as Exploshun.
– Words ending with “cian“: Pronounce it as [shun].
– Example: Clinician becomes Clinishun, Politician becomes Politishun.
Remember, mastering pronunciation is not just about correctness but also about confidence. Don’t let mispronounced words hold you back! With practice and these simple rules, you’ll soon find yourself speaking with clarity and assurance.
We hope you found today’s tips helpful and easy to grasp. At Lending Language Lab, we aim to empower you with language skills that boost your confidence. Please share your feedback with us, like this post and stay tuned for more insights into mastering English pronunciation.
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