when can you use the suffix -tion and when should you use -sion?

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when can you use the suffix -tion and when should you use -sion?

2006-10-23 15:30:33 · 3 answers · asked by C 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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The standard suffix is -tion. -sion occurs mostly in places where the root word ends in "s" (like impression).

2006-10-23 15:34:29 · answer #1 · answered by dmb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

not sure if this is what you're after, but try listening to the sound of the word. -tion makes a "shh" sound when you say it, eg "in-for-may-SHUN" (information) whereas -sion is a harder sound, like the "g" in "genre".

Hope this helps.

2006-10-23 22:37:07 · answer #2 · answered by Bheal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

-tion
-sion action/instance of V-ing alteration, demonstration
expansion, inclusion, admission

2006-10-23 22:35:31 · answer #3 · answered by raj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋