Understanding -ed Pronunciation

What are the three possible pronunciations of -ed?

• /t/, /d/, /ɪd/

• /k/, /b/, /ʌd/

• /s/, /z/, /ɛd/

• /n/, /m/, /ʊd/

When is -ed pronounced as /ɪd/?

• When it follows verbs ending in /k/ or /g/.

• When it follows verbs ending in /t/ or /d/.

• When it follows verbs ending in /s/ or /z/.

• When it follows verbs ending in a vowel sound.

When is -ed pronounced as /d/?

• When it is at the end of a word.

• When it follows a silent letter.

• When it follows voiceless consonants.

• When it follows voiced consonants or vowels.

When is -ed pronounced as /t/?

• When it is at the beginning of a word.

• When it follows voiceless consonants.

• When it follows a vowel.

• When it follows voiced consonants.

Does the last letter of the verb affect the pronunciation of -ed?

• The pronunciation of -ed is always the same regardless of the verb.

• Yes, the last letter of the verb affects the pronunciation of -ed.

• No, the last letter of the verb has no effect on the pronunciation of -ed.

• Only irregular verbs affect the pronunciation of -ed.

Give an example of a verb that ends with a /ɪd/ sound before -ed is added.

• play

• jump

• run

• add

What is the rule for pronouncing -ed after voiceless consonants?

• The -ed is silent after voiceless consonants.

• The -ed is pronounced as /ɪd/ after voiceless consonants.

• The -ed is pronounced as /t/ after voiceless consonants.

• The -ed is pronounced as /d/ after voiceless consonants.

What is the rule for pronouncing -ed after voiced consonants?

• The -ed is pronounced as /d/ after voiced consonants.

• The -ed is pronounced as /t/ after voiced consonants.

• The -ed is silent after voiced consonants.

• The -ed is pronounced as /id/ after voiced consonants.

What is the rule for pronouncing -ed after /t/ or /d/ sounds?

• The -ed ending is pronounced as /ɛd/ after /t/ or /d/ sounds.

• The -ed ending is pronounced as /ɪd/ after /t/ or /d/ sounds.

• The -ed ending is pronounced as /d/ after /t/ or /d/ sounds.

• The -ed ending is pronounced as /t/ after /t/ or /d/ sounds.

Can you list any irregular verbs that do not follow the -ed pronunciation rules?

• put, cut, hit

• jumped

• talked

• walked