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.
Noun endings in "-ion", "-tion", etc.
They will extend the deadline. What do you think of the extension? ˈɪkstend - ɪksˈtenʃən
Noun endings in "-ion", "-tion", etc.
We do not intend to go. Are your intentions good. ɪnˈtend - ɪnˈtenʃən
Noun endings in "-ion", "-tion", etc.
Do not exaggerate! Exaggeration is not convincing. ɪgˈzædʒəreɪt - ɪgˈzædʒəreɪʃən