Final Stable Syllable -tion/-sion/-ture/-age

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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 typically has a consistent spelling pattern, often containing specific endings like -tion, -sion, -ture, or -age.

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What does the suffix -tion mean?

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The suffix -tion is used to form nouns indicating an action or condition, such as 'creation' from 'create'.

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What does the suffix -sion mean?

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The suffix -sion is used to form nouns that indicate the state of being or the result of an action, such as 'decision' from 'decide'.

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What does the suffix -ture mean?

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The suffix -ture is used to form nouns that often refer to a process or result, such as 'picture' from 'pict'.

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What does the suffix -age mean?

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The suffix -age is used to form nouns that often indicate a collection or a result, such as 'vintage' from 'vint'.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix -tion.

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An example of a word with the suffix -tion is 'information'.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix -sion.

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

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Give an example of a word with the suffix -ture.

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An example of a word with the suffix -ture is 'nature'.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix -age.

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An example of a word with the suffix -age is 'baggage'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word for a visual representation?

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The correct spelling is 'picture'.