Suffix Pronunciation Rules in English

This video tutorial by Ed from Lean English focuses on the correct pronunciation of past tense verbs and plural nouns. It explains how suffixes like 'ed' and 'es' are pronounced differently based on the preceding sounds and how these pronunciations can change in connected speech. The video provides examples and discusses processes like elision, gemination, and assimilation. It concludes with a reminder about irregular verbs and nouns and offers additional resources for further learning.

What is the main focus of this video?

• Improving pronunciation of past tense verbs and plural nouns

• Learning new vocabulary

• Practicing listening skills

• Understanding English grammar rules

What suffix is added to regular verbs to form the past tense?

• s

• ly

• ing

• ed

How is the 'ed' suffix pronounced after an unvoiced consonant?

• As 'd'

• As 't'

• As 'id'

• As 's'

What sound does the 'ed' suffix make after a voiced consonant or vowel?

• s

• id

• d

• t

When the 'ed' suffix follows 't' or 'd' sounds, how is it pronounced?

• s

• id

• d

• t

What sound does the 'es' suffix make after an unvoiced consonant?

• s

• z

• ed

• is

How is the 'es' suffix pronounced after a voiced consonant or vowel?

• is

• z

• s

• ed

What sound does the 'es' suffix make after a sibilant sound?

• z

• s

• is

• ed

Do the rules for suffix pronunciation apply to irregular verbs and nouns?

• Yes, always

• Only for verbs

• No, never

• Only sometimes

What happens to voiced consonants at the end of words?

• They are aspirated

• They are elongated

• They are partially or completely devoiced

• They become louder