How to Say the -SION ending! American English Pronunciation

The video tutorial covers the pronunciation of the SION suffix, explaining its unstressed nature and the mouth positions required for both voiced and unvoiced sounds. It provides examples and exceptions to the rules, emphasizing the importance of making the SION syllable short and unstressed. The tutorial concludes with a call to action for further learning through additional resources and subscriptions.

What is the characteristic of the SION suffix in terms of stress?

• It is stressed only in certain words.

• It is always stressed.

• It is always unstressed.

• It can be either stressed or unstressed.

Which part of the mouth is involved in the pronunciation of the SION suffix?

• The teeth only

• The lips only

• The vocal cords only

• The tongue and lips

How do you transition into the 'n' sound when pronouncing the SION suffix?

• By keeping the tongue flat

• By vibrating the vocal cords

• By pressing the lips together

• By lifting the tip of the tongue to the roof of the mouth

Which of the following words uses the voiced sound for the SION suffix?

• Apprehension

• Television

• Compulsion

• Discussion

What should you remember about the vowel sound in the SION suffix?

• It should be very short compared to the stressed syllable.

• It should be omitted entirely.

• It should be pronounced clearly.

• It should be the longest part of the word.