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Sion is a letter combination that appears at the end of many words in English. These words often indicate actions, processes, or states.
Sion words can be pronounced in two ways:
- /ʒən/ (as in vision, pronounced with a buzzing sound like vee-zhuhn)
- /ʃən/ (as in extension, pronounced with a sh sound like ex-ten-shuhn).
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The words in this list are all pronounced with a buzzing sound. Don’t forget you can click on the speaker icons, or use the Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check and Listen and Spell activities, to hear what these sion words sound like. Say each word aloud – can you hear the buzzingsound?
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explosion |
The bomb caused an explosion.
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evasion |
We were all impressed by his evasion of all questions.
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invasion |
We read about the invasion in the newspaper.
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occasion |
We will commemorate the occasion with a party.
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persuasion |
She needed all her powers of persuasion to get him to agree with her.
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adhesion |
The glue offered good adhesion.
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erosion |
The erosion of land caused concern for those living near the coast.
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corrosion |
The acid caused corrosion.
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collision |
Cars are designed to crumple in a collision.
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decision |
The decision to move was agreeable.
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vision |
His vision began to blur.
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division |
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are mathematical operations.
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provision |
When planning a road, provision should be made for cyclists.
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television |
I like to watch television.
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conclusion |
I came to the conclusion that they were wrong.
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illusion |
The magician performed an illusion trick.
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intrusion |
He felt it was an intrusion of his privacy.
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profusion |
There was a rich profusion of flowers at the show.
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Learn more about these words in Unit 28. Word endings: -tion, -cian, -sion
Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling games using the word list: More sion words
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A spelling game for Autumn!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
Print worksheets and activities: More sion words
Handwriting worksheets: More sion words
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