Pronunciation Rules for ED Endings

Linda from iLingo Vancouver explains the three ways to pronounce -ed endings in English. The first rule applies when the last sound of a word is f, p, k, s, ch, sh, or th, pronounced as 't'. The second rule is for words ending in t or d, pronounced as 'id'. The third rule covers all other sounds, pronounced as 'd'. Examples are provided for each rule, and viewers are encouraged to practice with given words and leave comments.

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

• Vocabulary building

• Pronunciation of ED endings

• Common grammar mistakes

• Sentence structure

Which sound is NOT associated with the first pronunciation rule for ED endings?

• ch

• m

• f

• p

In the word 'watched', how is the ED ending pronounced?

• As a separate syllable

• As 't'

• As 'd'

• As 'id'

Which of the following words follows the first pronunciation rule?

• Wanted

• Rented

• Laughed

• Divided

What is the second pronunciation rule for ED endings?

• ED is silent

• ED is pronounced as 'id'

• ED is pronounced as 'd'

• ED is pronounced as 't'

In the word 'wanted', how is the ED ending pronounced?

• As 'id'

• As a silent letter

• As 'd'

• As 't'

Which word is given as an example for the second pronunciation rule?

• Killed

• Watched

• Laughed

• Wanted

Which sound is NOT part of the third pronunciation rule for ED endings?

• b

• t

• g

• e

In the word 'killed', how is the ED ending pronounced?

• As a silent letter

• As 'id'

• As 'd'

• As 't'

Which of the following words follows the third pronunciation rule?

• Helped

• Scrambled

• Watched

• Wanted