Pronouncing -ed Endings

/t/, /d/ or /id/ depending on the last sound.

Examples

• worked /t/
• played /d/
• wanted /ɪd/

Key rules

• The -ed ending is pronounced /t/ after voiceless sounds such as /p/, /k/, /s/
• It is pronounced /d/ after voiced sounds such as /b/, /g/, /v/ and vowels
• It is pronounced /ɪd/ after /t/ or /d/

Common mistakes

• worked is pronounced /wɜːkɪd/ → Say /wɜːkt/
• wanted is pronounced /wɒntəd/ → Say /ˈwɒntɪd/

Use cases

• Past tense verbs in speech
• Reading aloud
• Listening exercises