3 sounds of -ed

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What are the three sounds of -ed?

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The three sounds of -ed are /d/, /t/, and /id/.

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When do we use the /id/ sound for -ed?

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We use the /id/ sound for -ed when the base verb ends in /t/ or /d/, like in 'wanted' or 'needed'.

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When do we use the /t/ sound for -ed?

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We use the /t/ sound for -ed when the base verb ends in a voiceless consonant, like in 'stopped' or 'laughed'.

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When do we use the /d/ sound for -ed?

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We use the /d/ sound for -ed when the base verb ends in a voiced consonant or a vowel, like in 'played' or 'grabbed'.

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What is an example of a verb that uses the /id/ sound?

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An example is 'decided'.

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What is an example of a verb that uses the /t/ sound?

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An example is 'walked'.

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What is an example of a verb that uses the /d/ sound?

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An example is 'called'.

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How do you pronounce 'dusted'?

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'Dusted' is pronounced with the /id/ sound.

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How do you pronounce 'stamped'?

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'Stamped' is pronounced with the /t/ sound.

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How do you pronounce 'grabbed'?

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'Grabbed' is pronounced with the /d/ sound.