Pronounce the -ed Endings in English - Past Tense Verbs and Participial Adjectives

Want to pronounce the -ed endings on regular past tense verbs and participial adjectives? In this video, you'll learn that there are actually THREE -ed endings, and they sound like /t/, /d/, and /Id/. We pronounce -ed on regular past tense verbs and participial adjectives based on the sound at the end and whether it is voiced and voiceless. It's easy to remember once you practice the -ed endings with me!

This simple change to your pronunciation of -ed endings is an easy way to improve your accent! When you get the -ed pronunciation right, you'll sound more natural and native English speakers will understand you better!

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Find the transcript and more practice here: englishwithkim.com/pronounce-ed-ending-verbs/

0:00 Introduction
1:05 Identifying Voiceless Sounds
2:15 Practice -ed Ending as /t/ After Voiceless Sounds
3:54 Identifying Voiced Sounds
4:25 Practice -ed Ending as /d/ After Voiced Sounds
6:06 Practice -ed Ending as /Id/ When Words End in t or d
7:08 Pay Attention to the Sound Not the Letter

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