Words which end in '-ture' and '-sure' sound and look similar but are spelt differently. In this summary, you'll learn how the sounds these words make affects how they are spelt.
The suffix '-sure'
If the word makes a 'zh' sound, it's spelt with '-sure'.
Examples
Treasure has a 'zh' sound.
Pleasure has a 'zh' sound.
Exposure has a 'zh' sound.
The suffix '-ture'
If the word makes a 'tch' sound, it's spelt with '-ture'.