BRITISH ENGLISH Pronunciation: ED Endings

The video tutorial addresses a common pronunciation mistake involving words ending in 'ED'. It explains that 'ED' can be pronounced in three different ways: 'Ed', 'T', or 'D'. The tutorial provides simple rules to determine the correct pronunciation based on the preceding sounds. Examples are given for each rule to illustrate the correct usage.

How many different ways can 'Ed' be pronounced at the end of a word?

• One way

• Two ways

• Three ways

• Four ways

When should 'Ed' be pronounced as 'Ed'?

• When the word ends with a vowel sound

• When the word ends with a 'D' or 'T' sound

• When the word ends with a 'K' or 'S' sound

• When the word ends with a 'P' or 'F' sound

Which of the following words has 'Ed' pronounced as 'T'?

• Cried

• Washed

• Admitted

• Wanted

In which scenario is 'Ed' pronounced as 'D'?

• When the word ends with a 'K' sound

• When the word ends with any other sound

• When the word ends with a 'P' sound

• When the word ends with a 'D' sound

Which word has 'Ed' pronounced as 'D'?

• Cleaned

• Laughed

• Stopped

• Walked