-SIONshun
Suffix -SION (“shun”)
After a consonant, -SION says “shun”, like in 'mission' and 'tension'.
How this rule works
When -SION follows a consonant, it makes the “shun” sound: mission, tension, passion, discussion. (After a vowel it buzzes to “zhun” instead — vision, division — see the companion rule.)
Remember: -SION after a consonant says “shun” — mission, tension, passion!
Examples
Words that use this rule
11 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
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