Noun endings in "-ion", "-tion", etc.

Listen to the following words and how they are pronounced with a suffix. Normally the pronunciation is with ʃən (but see suggestion, conclusion and decision below). As you will see, in many words the root remains basically the same but there are many, many exceptions.

Noun endings in "-ion", "-tion", etc.

The final consonant phoneme is replaced by ʃ (by tʃ in the case of suggestion).

You won't have time to react. I wasn’t expecting such an angry reaction. riˈækt - riˈækʃən


Noun endings in "-ion", "-tion", etc.

We must reiterate our oppostion. Reiteration can become tiresome. riˈɪtəreɪt - riˌɪtəˈreɪʃən


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Noun endings in "-ion", "-tion", etc.

They will extend the deadline. What do you think of the extension? ˈɪkstend - ɪksˈtenʃən


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Noun endings in "-ion", "-tion", etc.

We do not intend to go. Are your intentions good. ɪnˈtend - ɪnˈtenʃən


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Noun endings in "-ion", "-tion", etc.

Do not exaggerate! Exaggeration is not convincing. ɪgˈzædʒəreɪt - ɪgˈzædʒəreɪʃən


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Noun endings in "-ion", "-tion", etc.

I possess nothing. All my earthly possessions. pəˈzes - pəˈzeʃənz


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I suggest you go. Have you got a better suggestion? səˈdʒest / səˈdʒəstʃən*

I suggest you go. Have you got a better suggestion? səˈdʒest / səˈdʒəstʃən*


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Noun endings in "-ion", "-tion", etc.

To conclude, goodbye! I have reached a conlusion. kənˈkluːd - kənˈkluːʒən *


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Words ending in “fy” have verbs ending in ˈkeɪʃən

We won’t qualify for the finals. He has great qualifications. ˈkwɒlifaɪ, ˌkwɒlɪfi ˈkeɪʃənz


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Words ending in “fy” have verbs ending in ˈkeɪʃən

They plan to electrify the lin. Electrification cuts costs. əˈlektrɪfaɪ - əˌlektrɪfˈkeɪʃən


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Part of the root of the word changes when the suffix is added:

We acquire a language early on. Language acquisition is fascinating. əˈkwaɪə - ˌækwiˈzɪʃən

 

 

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Part of the root of the word changes when the suffix is added:

Destroy everything. Destruction of property is an offence. dɪsˈtrɔɪ - dɪsˈtrʌkʃən


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Part of the root of the word changes when the suffix is added:

The PM will resign but the President will not accept his resignation. rɪˈzaɪn - ˌresɪgˈneɪʃən


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Part of the root of the word changes when the suffix is added:

Who will decide on when to go. It is not my decision. dɪˈsaɪd - dɪˈsɪʒən *

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Part of the root of the word changes when the suffix is added:

Can the police solve the crime? It’s the solution to our problems. sɒlv - səˈluːʃən


 

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When words end in “x” /eɪ/ is added before the suffix

They want to tax us even more. No taxation without representation. tæks - tækˈseɪʃən

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When words end in “x” /eɪ/ is added before the suffix

Relax, take your time. I get no time for relaxation. rɪlæks - ˌrɪlækˈseɪʃən


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The root of words ending in “-duse” djuːs is replaced by -dʌkʃən before the suffix.

Reduce carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide reductions are too small. rɪˈdjuːs - rɪˈdʌkʃən


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The root of words ending in “-duse” djuːs is replaced by -dʌkʃən before the suffix.

I’d like to introduce you to John. Let’s skip the introductions. ɪntrədjuːs - ˌɪntrədʌkʃən


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The root of words ending in “-duse” djuːs is replaced by -dʌkʃən before the suffix.

We need to produce more. Productions costs are high. prəˈdjuːs – prədʌkʃən


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