cian
Explore the English multigraph 'cian' and its varied pronunciations in this phonology lesson, focusing on the distinct sounds it can represent.
'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 |
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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/:
politi
magi
electri
Tip!
Note that 'cian' in the French loanword
insou
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