In summary, when pronouncing verbs ending with “-ed,” remember the following rules:
/t/ sound after voiceless consonants (e.g., walked, kicked).
/d/ sound after voiced consonants and vowel sounds (e.g., played, climbed).
/ɪd/ sound after /t/ and /d/ (e.g., started, needed).
Can you speak English?
I can speak English. I can’t speak German.
Can you speak English?
I can speak English. I can’t speak German.
A quick review to question words, subject and object questions
Simple Past
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SimplePresent When speaking, native speakers ALWAYS use the short forms/contractions. We use the short form for informal messaging. We use the full form in formal writing.
Verbs: describe actions or states
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