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Other Patterns 31 words

tion

Core Rule

-tion forms nouns and is pronounced /ʃən/, reflecting a process or result from a verb root.

Articulation

Blade of the tongue nears the alveolar ridge for /ʃ/, then relaxes to a reduced /ən/.

Examples

affixation, alleviation, amplification show verb-to-noun shift.

Pitfalls

Do not pronounce /t/ clearly; stress falls before -tion.

Phonics Breakdown

Front tongue raises for /ʃ/, then relaxes to schwa /ən/.

Sound Reference

  • Memorize -tion as /ʃən/
  • Locate stress before -tion

Common Mistakes

Pronouncing clear /t/
Stressing -tion

Example Words

affixation alleviation amplification application aviation communication complication congratulation conservation cooperation

All Words (31)

affixation alleviation amplification application aviation communication complication congratulation conservation cooperation cultivation derivation differentiation distinction distribution eradication exhaustion exportation exposition formation fortification illustration imitation initiation interpretation proclamation production recreation refrigeration revolutionary seduction