This explanation is a little bit more advanced and detailed, so it may be a bit harder for some people to understand. , or ? | "-ed" Past Tense | English Pronunciationĭespite the "echo" in the background of this audio recording, this video also provides a good explanation with clear visual cues. The video not explains the correct way to pronounce the "ed" ending, but also gives an example of how not to pronounce it (the famous Shakespearian ed ending). How to Pronounce the -ED Ending Correctly in English Ok, so how do I know which ending to use?Ĭheck out the following resources that I've curated to learn how: Website How do anglophones pronounce the " ed" sound? The past simple tense and past participle of all regular verbs end in " ed." Many adjectives are made from the past participle and so they end in " ed." The word "realized" should be pronounced as two syllables, not three, etc. So, if I've told you that you're using a "Shakespearian 'ed' ending," this is what I mean.įor example, the word "walked" should be pronounced as one syllable, not two. In the 1500's, Shakespeare's time, that is actually how people pronounced the "ed" ending.
The result of this extension is an extra syllable that should not be pronounced. Almost all students at one time or another extend the "ed" ending at the end of a word.
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