Final Stable Syllables

Front

What is a final stable syllable?

Back

A final stable syllable is a syllable that comes at the end of a word and usually has a consistent sound, often represented by specific letter combinations.

Front

What sound does 'sion' make in the word 'percussion'?

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/shun/

Front

What sound does 'sion' make in the word 'explosion'?

Back

/zhun/

Front

Complete the word: impre_

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ssion

Front

Complete the word: inva_

Back

sion

Front

Complete the word: vaca...

Back

tion

Front

What is the sound of 'tion' in the word 'action'?

Back

/shun/

Front

What is the sound of 'ssion' in the word 'mission'?

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/shun/

Front

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

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Both 'sion' and 'tion' sound like /shun/, but 'sion' is often used after certain prefixes, while 'tion' is used to form nouns from verbs.

Front

Give an example of a word that ends with 'tion'.

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Action.