p + tion Pattern

By Miss Eden

​It's important to clarify that the "p + tion" rule is quite specific, and primarily centers around the "m" consonant, and consonant clusters containing "m" like "mpt". However, the "-tion" suffix itself is very common, and appears after many different ending consonants.

Why Do Some Words Add "p" Before "-tion"? In English, some verbs ending in "-m" or other consonants require a "p" before adding "-tion." This happens due to historical linguistic evolution from Latin and French influences.

By Miss Eden

Here examples of "-tion" words with various ending consonants.

Clarification of the "p + tion" Rule:

• The core of this rule is about inserting a "p" specifically when a verb ending in "m" (or related sounds) is transformed into a noun with the "-tion" suffix.

• It is not a general rule that applies to all consonant endings.

By Miss Eden

Here are some examples of words ending in "-tion" that derive from various consonant endings, but not following the "p" insertion rule.

By Miss Eden

Here are some examples of words ending in "-tion" that derive from various consonant endings, but not following the "p" insertion rule.

By Miss Eden

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• "p" before "-tion" mainly for "m" verbs.

• Comes from Latin/French influence.

• Creates a "pt" sound before "-tion".

• Doesn't apply to all consonant endings.

• Exceptions exist.

By Miss Eden

By Miss Eden