Pronouncing “-ed” words can be tricky. Sometimes “-ed” sounds like a “d” (warned). Sometimes “-ed” sounds like “id” (wanted). Sometimes “-ed” sounds like a “t” (worked). The pronunciation rules are complicated, but usually the sound of the syllable before the “-ed” decides how the “-ed” is pronounced. Let’s try some:
1 Started
2 needed
3 reached
4 regarded
5 decided
6 propped
7 locked
8 realized
9 noticed
10 bolted
11 descended
12 glanced
13 looked
14 renovated
15 closed
16 discovered
17 examined
18 painted
19 permitted
20 pulled
