How to Pronounce -ed verb endings: American English Pronunciation

The video tutorial explains the pronunciation of the past tense 'ed' ending in regular verbs. It covers three cases: when the verb ends in an unvoiced consonant, the 'ed' is pronounced as 't'; when it ends in a voiced consonant or vowel, it is pronounced as 'd'; and when it ends in 'd' or 't', it is pronounced as 'id'. The tutorial provides examples and practice for each case, helping learners understand and apply these rules effectively.

What determines the pronunciation of the 'ed' ending in regular verbs?

• The first letter of the verb

• The length of the verb

• The final sound of the verb in its infinitive form

• The number of syllables in the verb

How is the 'ed' pronounced when the verb ends with an unvoiced consonant?

• As an 'id' sound

• As a 'd' sound

• As a 'z' sound

• As a 't' sound

Which of the following verbs will have the 'ed' pronounced as a 't' sound?

• Saved

• Packed

• Needed

• Played

When does the 'ed' ending sound like a 'd'?

• When the verb is a single syllable

• When the verb ends with a vowel or voiced consonant

• When the verb ends with an unvoiced consonant

• When the verb ends with a 'd' or 't'

Which verb will have the 'ed' pronounced as a 'd' sound?

• Washed

• Flipped

• Turned

• Punted

How is the 'ed' pronounced when the verb ends with a 'd' or 't'?

• As a 't' sound

• As a 'd' sound

• As a 'z' sound

• As an 'id' sound

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

• Needed

• Baked

• Carried

• Laughed