How to Pronounce the -ed Ending in English (A Comprehensive Guide)

The video tutorial explains the three ways to pronounce 'ED' at the end of verbs and adjectives: as 'id', 'd', and 't'. It provides rules and examples for each pronunciation, highlights exceptions, and offers tips for correct pronunciation. The tutorial also discusses regional variations and exceptions in adjectives.

What are the three different ways to pronounce 'Ed' at the end of verbs and adjectives?

• id, ed, ad

• id, d, t

• ed, d, t

• id, ed, t

How is 'Ed' pronounced in verbs ending with a 'd' or 't' sound?

• As 't'

• As 'd'

• As 'ed'

• As 'id'

Which of the following verbs will have 'Ed' pronounced as 'id'?

• Hugged

• Needed

• Watched

• Played

In American English, how is 'Ed' pronounced in words like 'visited'?

• As 'd'

• As 'id'

• As a flap T

• As 't'

What is a voiced consonant?

• A consonant with vibration

• A consonant with no vibration

• A consonant that ends in 'd'

• A consonant that ends in 't'

Which of the following verbs will have 'Ed' pronounced as 'd'?

• Liked

• Watched

• Helped

• Managed

How is 'Ed' pronounced in verbs ending with an unvoiced consonant?

• As 't'

• As 'd'

• As 'id'

• As 'ed'

Which of the following verbs will have 'Ed' pronounced as 't'?

• Needed

• Played

• Managed

• Helped

Which of the following adjectives is an exception to the 'Ed' pronunciation rules?

• Bored

• Naked

• Astonished

• Disappointed

What is the meaning of 'aged' when pronounced as 'aged'?

• Of the age of

• Middle-aged

• Very old

• Young