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ʒ

This IPA ʒ sound (usual, visual) is not very common; the similar IPA sound (job, large) is more common.

English spelling of the IPA ʒ sound: s (as in usual), sometimes t (as in equation).

 

Words with the IPA ʒ sound

usual, visual, casual, usually, visually, casually
vision, television, confusion, decision, conclusion
exposure, measure, pleasure, treasure, leisure
revision, inclusion, explosion, collision, illusion
Also French loanwords like lingerie, massage, genre, garage

 

Compare IPA sounds ʒ (vision) and ʃ (mission)

  • vision, mission
  • treasure, gusher
  • measure, washer
  • decision, passion
  • illusion, station
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