The Three Sounds of the Suffix -ed

Front

What is the suffix -ed?

Back

The suffix -ed is added to the end of a verb to show that the action has already happened.

Front

What sound does -ed make in 'hugged'?

Back

/d/

Front

What sound does -ed make in 'sounded'?

Back

/ed/

Front

What sound does -ed make in 'purred'?

Back

/d/

Front

What sound does -ed make in 'hatched'?

Back

/t/

Front

What sound does -ed make in 'visited'?

Back

/ed/

Front

When does -ed sound like /d/?

Back

When the verb ends in a voiced sound, like 'g' in 'hugged' or 'r' in 'purred'.

Front

When does -ed sound like /t/?

Back

When the verb ends in a voiceless sound, like 'ch' in 'hatched'.

Front

When does -ed sound like /ed/?

Back

When the verb ends in a 't' or 'd' sound, like 'sounded' or 'visited'.

Front

Give an example of a verb that ends with -ed sounding like /d/.

Back

Hugged.