ti and ci saying /sh/

In the middle of a longer word the /sh/ sound is often spelled ti or ci. Here are just a few words; there are many m

station	He works in a train station.
action	I would like to suggest a plan of action.
nation	We must learn from our history to become a better nation.
mention	Did I mention that it's my birthday next week?
section	Have you read each section of the test carefully?
direction	He was worried he was going in the wrong direction.
information	I could not withhold the information any longer.
musician	The musician had to audition to join the band.
special	We hold a special service at Christmas time.
delicious	The table was full of delicious food.
initial	My initial reaction was amazement.

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