PRONOUNCING THE -ED ENDING

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There are rules, so it's useful to learn how to pronounce the Past and Past Participles of Regular verbs.

Briefly: Pronounce "id" after sounds T/D (starTed , deciDed)
            Pronounce "t" after sounds: P/CH/K/F/Z/S/SH (lauGHed, switCHed, ...)
            Pronounce "d" after: Vowels and B/G/DG/V/M/N/R/L/ ... (caLLed, satisfIed, ...)

• Listen and get good practice at this website.
• You can also see the rules at English Club, at the BBC website

Theory
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Listen to some examples: 1, 2
Practice: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Exceptions: Theory and Practice
How do you pronounce the -ED used with Past Tense (Affirmative Regular) Vebs?
To get it right, go to THIS WEB and once there, press MENU and go to 4º ESO, INTERMEDIATE, THE ED SUFFIX.

It's very easy, just do it!


More practice: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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