Suitable for low intermediate CEFR A2+
#pronunciation #verbs
#pronunciation #verbs
You are probably familiar with the -ed suffix in English. It is used at the end of regular verbs to change them into the past tense.
But did you know that it has three very different pronunciations?
Being aware of the three different pronunciations of -ed is really important to improve your general English level, and can help you sound more fluent instantly. Take a look at the pronunciation rules here and practise your knowledge in the exercise at the end.
1. soft /d/
The soft /d/ sound is the most common of the three pronunciations of -ed, as in the following examples.
used
listened
believed
described
finished
argued
influenced
cleared
cleaned
called
continued
hoped
released
played
shared
agreed
informed
achieved
2. hard /t/
The hard /t/ sound is generally used if the word ends with K, S, Ch, Sh, F, P or Th as in the following examples.
helped
packed
marched
walked
watched
jumped
stopped
locked
washed
asked
talked
3. /Id/
The pronunciation /Id/ is used if the word ends with D or T as in the following examples.
wanted
limited
consisted
affected
suggested
visited
waited
recorded
tended
invited
reported
Exceptions
The following words are exceptions to these pronunciation rules.
aged
blessed
crooked
dogged
learned
naked
ragged
wicked
wretched
Exercise
Write the correct pronunciation /d/ /t/ or /Id/.
1. The car was damaged in the accident. ___
2. He laughed at my joke. ___
3. She rented an apartment in the city. ___
4. We wanted to leave early. ___
5. At the end of her presentation, she repeated the most important point. ___
6. I asked him to leave the classroom. ___
7. They packed their bags before they went on holiday. ___
8. I cleaned the house yesterday. ___
9. She mentioned that she enjoyed her stay at the hotel. ___ ___
10. The little crooked house was destroyed in the storm. ___ ___
Write your answers in the comments!
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