How to pronounce tion
Say it like TYNE. Tion is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce tion. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TYNE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tion
American and British speakers say tion in essentially the same way: /taɪn/ in the US and /taɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: TYNE.
What does tion mean?
- A cross between a male tiger and a lioness.
Words that rhyme with tion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tion.
Words that sound like tion
Questions about saying tion
How do you pronounce tion?
Say TYNE. The American pronunciation is /taɪn/. In British English it is /taɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tion?
Tion is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TYNE.
Do Americans and Brits say tion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /taɪn/ and the British form is /taɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as tion?
Tion sounds the same as tine in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.