Explore this spelling list: ti and ci saying /sh/. Take advantage of these interactive exercises to help you spell accurately. Engage with our online games, spelling exercises, and downloadable content. Use the Learn, Games, Test, Print, or Write buttons to view all the activities.
In the middle of longer words, like station and musician, the /sh/ sound is often spelled ti or ci. This spelling variation frequently appears in words derived from Latin.
Take some time to work through these examples, as recognising this pattern will make it easier to spell other words that contain these sounds. We'll revisit ci and ti words in Units 28 and 30.
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station |
He works in a train station.
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action |
I would like to suggest a plan of action.
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nation |
We must learn from our history to become a better nation.
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mention |
Did I mention that it's my birthday next week?
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section |
Have you read each section of the test carefully?
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direction |
He was worried he was going in the wrong direction.
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information |
I could not withhold the information any longer.
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musician |
The musician had to audition to join the band.
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special |
We hold a special service at Christmas time.
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delicious |
The table was full of delicious food.
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initial |
My initial reaction was amazement.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 5. Spelling the consonant digraphs, Part 2
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