Final Stable Syllables

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What is a final stable syllable?

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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.

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What does the suffix 'tion' indicate?

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The suffix 'tion' is used to form nouns indicating the action or result of a verb, such as 'creation' from 'create'.

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How does 'sion' sound in the word 'explosion'?

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In the word 'explosion', 'sion' sounds like /zhun/.

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What is the sound of 'sion' in 'percussion'?

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In the word 'percussion', 'sion' sounds like /shun/.

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

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Both 'tion' and 'sion' are suffixes that form nouns, but 'tion' is more common and often follows verbs, while 'sion' is used after certain prefixes.

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What does the suffix 'ion' signify?

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The suffix 'ion' indicates the action or condition of a verb, similar to 'tion'.

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Can you give an example of a word with the suffix 'sion'?

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An example of a word with the suffix 'sion' is 'decision'.

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What is an example of a word that ends with 'tion'?

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An example of a word that ends with 'tion' is 'information'.

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What does the suffix 'age' mean?

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The suffix 'age' often indicates a collection or a result, such as 'vintage'.

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

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In the word 'action', 'tion' sounds like /shun/.