Pronunciation s/es/ed

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's/es' - What does this suffix indicate in a word?

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The suffix 's/es' is used to indicate the plural form of a noun or to show possession.

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What is the pronunciation rule for 's/es'?

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The pronunciation of 's/es' can vary: it can be pronounced as /s/, /z/, or /ɪz/ depending on the preceding sounds.

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Example of a word with 's' pronounced as /s/:

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The word 'cats' has 's' pronounced as /s/.

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Example of a word with 's' pronounced as /z/:

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The word 'dogs' has 's' pronounced as /z/.

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Example of a word with 'es' pronounced as /ɪz/:

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The word 'wishes' has 'es' pronounced as /ɪz/.

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'ed' - What does this suffix indicate in a word?

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The suffix 'ed' is used to indicate the past tense of a verb.

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What are the three pronunciations of 'ed'?

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The suffix 'ed' can be pronounced as /d/, /t/, or /ɪd/ depending on the final sound of the verb.

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Example of a word with 'ed' pronounced as /d/:

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The word 'played' has 'ed' pronounced as /d/.

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Example of a word with 'ed' pronounced as /t/:

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The word 'walked' has 'ed' pronounced as /t/.

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Example of a word with 'ed' pronounced as /ɪd/:

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The word 'wanted' has 'ed' pronounced as /ɪd/.