ED endings E4CC

Summary

In this video, Coach Rick explains the pronunciation of regular verbs in the past tense, focusing on the three main sounds of the 'ed' ending: /d/, /t/, and /ɪd/. Using simple rules based on vibration in the throat, Rick demonstrates how to pronounce 'ed' depending on the last sound of the verb. He also provides examples and engages viewers with interactive pronunciation practice. The video helps learners understand how to correctly pronounce past-tense verbs in a clear, step-by-step manner, making learning enjoyable and accessible.

Takeaways

• 😀 Regular verbs are verbs that form their past tense by adding 'ed' to the base form (e.g., 'play' becomes 'played').
• 😀 The pronunciation of 'ed' in regular verbs is not always the same; there are three possible sounds: /d/, /t/, and /ɪd/.
• 😀 The /d/ sound is used when the verb ends with a voiced sound, meaning there's vibration in the throat (e.g., 'played').
• 😀 The /t/ sound is used when the verb ends with a voiceless sound, meaning there’s no vibration in the throat (e.g., 'watched').
• 😀 The /ɪd/ sound is used when the verb ends with the sounds 't' or 'd' (e.g., 'wanted').
• 😀 To determine the pronunciation of 'ed,' pay attention to the final letter of the verb and whether it causes vibration.
• 😀 For voiced sounds, pronounce 'ed' as /d/ (e.g., 'play' becomes 'played').
• 😀 For voiceless sounds, pronounce 'ed' as /t/ (e.g., 'watch' becomes 'watched').
• 😀 Verbs ending in 't' or 'd' will pronounce 'ed' as /ɪd/ (e.g., 'want' becomes 'wanted').
• 😀 Practice by repeating verbs with different endings to master the pronunciation of 'ed' in various contexts.
• 😀 The video can be replayed for additional clarity, and learners can ask their coach for further practice and questions.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video?

The main topic of the video is the pronunciation of regular verbs in the past tense, specifically how the 'ed' ending is pronounced in different contexts.

What makes a verb regular in the past tense?

A verb is considered regular in the past tense if it follows a predictable pattern, typically by adding 'ed' to the base form of the verb.

What are the three different pronunciations of the 'ed' ending?

The three pronunciations of the 'ed' ending are: 1) as a 'd' sound when there is vibration (voiced sound), 2) as a 't' sound when there is no vibration (voiceless sound), and 3) as 'id' when the verb ends in 't' or 'd'.

What does it mean when there is 'vibration' in the pronunciation?

Vibration refers to the presence of voice in the sound, meaning that when you pronounce the sound, you can feel a vibration in your throat. This happens with voiced sounds, such as 'd'.

How can you tell if the 'ed' ending should be pronounced as 'd'?

The 'ed' ending is pronounced as 'd' when the base verb ends with a voiced sound, such as the 'y' sound in 'play', where you feel vibration in your throat.

What happens when the base verb ends with a voiceless sound?

When the base verb ends with a voiceless sound (like 's' in 'kiss'), the 'ed' ending is pronounced as 't', without any vibration in the throat.

Can you give an example of a verb that follows the rule of 'id' pronunciation?

An example of a verb that follows the 'id' pronunciation rule is 'want'. Since it ends in a 't' sound, the past tense is pronounced as 'wanted' with an 'id' sound.

Why is it important to pay attention to the final sound of a verb when pronouncing its past tense?

It is important to pay attention to the final sound of a verb because it determines whether the 'ed' ending will be pronounced as 'd', 't', or 'id'. This affects the overall pronunciation and clarity.

What is the benefit of practicing with examples like 'plate', 'repeat', and 'wanted'?

Practicing with examples like 'plate', 'repeat', and 'wanted' helps reinforce the rules for the different pronunciations of the 'ed' ending, making it easier to identify and pronounce regular verbs in the past tense correctly.

How can learners improve their understanding and pronunciation of regular past tense verbs?

Learners can improve their understanding and pronunciation by practicing the rules in real examples, paying attention to the final sound of each verb, and repeating the verbs aloud to get used to the different 'ed' pronunciations.