Suffix ed

Front

What is the function of the suffix -ed in English verbs?

Back

The suffix -ed is used to form the past tense of regular verbs.

Front

How is the suffix -ed pronounced in the word 'spelled'?

Back

/d/

Front

How is the suffix -ed pronounced in the word 'famished'?

Back

/t/

Front

How is the suffix -ed pronounced in the word 'relaxed'?

Back

/t/

Front

How is the suffix -ed pronounced in the word 'dished'?

Back

/t/

Front

How is the suffix -ed pronounced in the word 'fussed'?

Back

/t/

Front

What are the three possible pronunciations of the suffix -ed?

Back

The suffix -ed can be pronounced as /d/, /t/, or /ɪd/.

Front

When is the suffix -ed pronounced as /d/?

Back

The suffix -ed is pronounced as /d/ when the base verb ends in a voiced sound, such as 'spelled'.

Front

When is the suffix -ed pronounced as /t/?

Back

The suffix -ed is pronounced as /t/ when the base verb ends in a voiceless sound, such as 'fussed'.

Front

When is the suffix -ed pronounced as /ɪd/?

Back

The suffix -ed is pronounced as /ɪd/ when the base verb ends in /t/ or /d/, such as 'wanted' or 'needed'.