How to say 'ed' verb endings correctly

Pronunciation:  /ɪd/ ; /d/ ; /t/
(B1/B2 Intermediate)


Many students have problems pronouncing words correctly if they end in 'ed'. Words such as 'wanted', 'called', and 'helped' all end with 'ed' but they have different ending sounds. To help you remember how to pronounce it properly you can use the guide below.

/ɪd/ after T, D 

wanted

/d/ after L, N, R, G, V, S, W, Y, Z    (VOICED)

called, followed, amazed

/t/ after P, K, SH, CH, GH, TH, SS, C, X    (UNVOICED)

helped

Activity:

use the above guide to help you pronounce the following words:

Loved

Cleaned

Washed

Kissed

Danced

Needed

Damaged

Laughed

Painted

Played

Hoped

Decided

Promised

Used

Cried

Imagined

Watched

Admitted

Lived

Folded