Spelling: /shun/ & /zhen/ Sounds

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What is the /shun/ sound?

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The /shun/ sound is a phonetic sound often represented by the letters 'tion', 'sion', or 'shun' in words like 'conclusion' and 'expression'.

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What is the /zhen/ sound?

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The /zhen/ sound is a phonetic sound represented by the letters 'sion' in words like 'division'.

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What does 'conclusion' mean?

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Conclusion means the end or finish of something, like the final part of a show.

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What does 'division' mean?

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Division means the act of separating something into parts or groups.

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What does 'notification' mean?

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Notification means a message or alert that informs someone about something.

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What does 'expression' mean?

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Expression means the act of showing feelings or thoughts through words or actions.

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What does 'rejection' mean?

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Rejection means the act of refusing or dismissing an idea or proposal.

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Give an example of a word with the /shun/ sound.

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An example is 'celebration'.

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Give an example of a word with the /zhen/ sound.

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An example is 'decision'.

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What is the difference between 'sion' and 'tion'?

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Both 'sion' and 'tion' create the /shun/ sound, but 'sion' is often used at the end of verbs, while 'tion' is used for nouns.