How to Pronounce Past Tense -ed Endings

This video tutorial explains the rules for pronouncing the -ed ending in regular past tense verbs. It covers the three possible sounds: 'd', 't', and 'id', and provides examples for each. The pronunciation depends on the ending sound of the root word. The 'd' sound is used if the root word ends in a vowel or voiced consonant, the 't' sound is used if it ends in an unvoiced consonant, and the 'id' sound is used if it ends in 'd' or 't'. The tutorial includes practice exercises to reinforce learning.

What are the three possible sounds for the -ed ending in past tense verbs?

• 'd,' 't,' and 'id'

• 'b,' 'p,' and 'ed'

• 'g,' 'k,' and 'ed'

• 'm,' 'n,' and 'ed'

When should the -ed ending be pronounced as 'd'?

• When the root word ends in a vowel sound or a voiced consonant

• When the root word ends in an unvoiced consonant

• When the root word ends in 'd' or 't'

• When the root word ends in a silent letter

Which of the following words would have the -ed ending pronounced as 'd'?

• Cried

• Started

• Fixed

• Missed

What is a characteristic of unvoiced consonants?

• They are silent in pronunciation

• They allow air to flow freely without vocal cord vibration

• They are always followed by a vowel

• They require vocal cords to vibrate

Which word would have the -ed ending pronounced as 't'?

• Agreed

• Locked

• Needed

• Followed

When is the -ed ending pronounced as 'id'?

• When the root word ends in a vowel sound

• When the root word ends in a voiced consonant

• When the root word ends in 'd' or 't'

• When the root word ends in an unvoiced consonant

Which of the following words would have the -ed ending pronounced as 'id'?

• Pressed

• Invited

• Talked

• Saved