ED at the end of words in English.
Pronouncing “ed” at the end of words can be very trick.
The Pronunciation of words ending in ED depends on the final consonant sound.
There are 3 ways to pronounce:
- /d/ = When only the D is pronounced: Enjoyed and Opened.
- /t/ = When ED is pronounced like a T: Liked and Cooked.
- /id/ = When ED is actually pronounced: Started and Studied.
The table below will help you pronounce the past tense of regular verbs.
Follow the example for each column…
| /d/ Only the D is pronounced | /t/ ED is pronounced like a “T” | /id/ We actually pronounce the “ED” |
|---|---|---|
| Played = “Playd“ | Liked = “Liket“ | Started = “Started“ |
| Played | Liked | Started |
| Arrived | Cooked | Heated |
| Answered | Typed | Wanted |
| Called | Watched | Visited |
| Lived | Washed | Counted |
| Cleaned | Worked | Mended |
| Loved | Helped | Molded |
| Used | Looked | Needed |
| Stared | Relaxed | Infected |
| Walked | Fixed | Suggested |
| Amazed | Kissed | Shouted |
| Rubbed | Sniffed | Accepted |
| Preferred | Laughed | Minded |
| Performed | Talked | Waited |
| After a final: “B”, “G”, “J”, “L”, “M”, “N”, “R”, “S”, “TH”, “V”, “Z” and All vowel sounds. | After a final: “CH”, “F”, “GH”, “K”, “P”, “SS”, “SH”, “TH” and X | When there is a final: “D” and “T” |
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