The -ed ending in the simple past is pronounced /t/ when the base verb ends in these sounds: /p/ /k/ /f/ /s/ /ʃ/ /tʃ/
Voiceless sounds (no vibration in your throat)
ED Pronunciation – /t/ sound
ED Pronunciation – /d/ sound
Learn when -ed is pronounced /d/ in regular past verbs.
The -ed ending is pronounced /d/ when the base verb ends in a voiced sound
(most sounds in English).
ED Pronunciation – /id/ sound
-ED Pronunciation: /ɪd/
Learn when -ed is pronounced /ɪd/ (adds an extra syllable).
Rule
The -ed ending is pronounced /ɪd/ when the base verb ends in: t or d
ED Pronunciation: /t/ · /d/ · /ɪd/
ED Pronunciation: — /t/ · /d/ · /ɪd/
Choose the correct -ed pronunciation quickly and confidently.
🎯 Level: Intermediate ⏱ Time: 15 minutes 📘 Category: Grammar
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