5 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a way to pronounce the ED sound in English?
/k/
Which of the following is an example of a regular verb in the past tense?
wanted
What does a voiced consonant mean?
It produces a vibration or humming sound in the throat.
Which of the following is an example of an adjective ending in ED?
tired
Why does the pronunciation of ED sometimes cause problems for non-native speakers?
It has multiple correct pronunciations.
Study Notes
Pronunciation of ED Sound
- The ED sound in English can be pronounced in three ways: /t/, /d/, or /ɪd/.
- /t/ is used after voiceless consonants (e.g., kissed, licked)
- /d/ is used after voiced consonants (e.g., begged, loved)
- /ɪd/ is used after vowels and diphthongs (e.g., played, tried)
Regular Verbs in the Past Tense
- A regular verb in the past tense adds ED to the base form of the verb (e.g., walk -> walked, run -> ran)
Voiced Consonants
- A voiced consonant is a consonant that is pronounced with the vibration of the vocal cords (e.g., /b/, /d/, /g/, /v/)
Adjectives Ending in ED
- Adjectives ending in ED describe a feeling or emotion (e.g., tired, excited, amazed)
Challenges for Non-Native Speakers
- The pronunciation of ED can cause problems for non-native speakers because the rules for pronunciation are complex and vary depending on the preceding sound.
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