-ed Pronunciation

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The "-ed" Ending Sounds in English:

The "-ed" ending in English has three different sounds: /t/, /d/, and /ɪd/. Here's how to pronounce each one:

1. /t/ - Use this sound when the verb ends in a voiceless consonant sound (except for /t/ itself). Voiceless consonants are sounds made without vibrating the vocal cords. Examples include /p/, /k/, /f/, /s/, /ʃ/, and /θ/.
   • Examples:
     • Helped: She helped her friend. - /helpt/
     • Laughed: He laughed at the joke. - /læft/
     • Kissed: They kissed goodbye. - /kɪst/
     • Watched: We watched a movie. - /wɑtʃt/
2. /d/ - Use this sound when the verb ends in a voiced consonant sound (except for /d/ itself) or a vowel sound. Voiced consonants are sounds made with vibrating vocal cords. Examples include /b/, /g/, /v/, /z/, /ʒ/, /dʒ/, /m/, /n/, /ŋ/, /l/, and /r/.
   • Examples:
     • Played: She played the piano. - /pleɪd/
     • Called: He called his mom. - /kɔld/
     • Loved: They loved the show. - /lʌvd/
     • Robbed: The bank was robbed. - /rɑbd/
3. /ɪd/ - Use this sound when the verb ends in the sounds /t/ or /d/. The ending adds a syllable to the word.
   • Examples:
     • Wanted: She wanted ice cream. - /wɑntɪd/
     • Needed: He needed help. - /nidɪd/
     • Started: They started the game. - /stɑrtɪd/
     • Ended: The movie ended late. - /ɛndɪd/

Simple Rule of Thumb:

• Use /t/ after voiceless consonants (except /t/).
• Use /d/ after voiced consonants and vowels (except /d/).
• Use /ɪd/ after /t/ and /d/.

Understanding these rules can help improve your pronunciation of past tense verbs and adjectives that end in "-ed."

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