cian

'cian' is a multigraph that stands at the end of words. In this lesson, we are going to focus on the pronunciation of 'cian'.

Multigraphs are a set of more than two letters that stand together and produce a new sound.

Multigraph	cian
Name	cian (pronounced /ˈsee ˈaɪ ˈeɪ ˈen/)
Common Sound(s)	/ʃən/

The Multigraph 'cian'

Sound: /ʃən/

This suffix always comes at the end of simple words and it sounds /ʃən/:

Example

politician /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/

magician /məˈdʒɪʃən/

electrician /ɪˌlekˈtrɪʃən/

Tip!

Note that 'cian' in the French loanword insouciance sounds /siən/:

Example

insouciance /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

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