Pronunciation Quiz: Final -ed

How to pronounce this word? Helped

• A. /t/

• B. /d/

• C. /ɪd/

Answer explanation

To pronounce the word 'Helped', the correct sound is /d/. The 'ed' ending in this word is pronounced as /d/.

How to pronounce this word? Played

• A. /t/

• B. /d/

• C. /ɪd/

Answer explanation

The correct pronunciation of the word 'Played' involves the sound /d/. Therefore, the correct choice is B. /d/

How to pronounce this word? Wanted

• A. /t/

• B. /d/

• C. /ɪd/

Answer explanation

The correct pronunciation of the word 'Wanted' is /ɪd/, where the final sound is represented by the 'd' sound. Therefore, the correct choice is C. /ɪd/

How to pronounce this word? Asked

• A. /t/

• B. /d/

• C. /ɪd/

How to pronounce this word? Needed

• A. /t/

• B. /d/

• C. /ɪd/

Answer explanation

The correct pronunciation of the word 'Needed' is /ɪd/, which is represented by option C. The sound 'ɪd' is the correct way to pronounce this word.

How to pronounce this word? Laughed

• A. /t/

• B. /d/

• C. /ɪd/

How to pronounce this word? Begged

• A. /t/

• B. /d/

• C. /ɪd/

Answer explanation

The correct pronunciation of the word 'Begged' is /d/. Therefore, option B, /d/, is the correct choice.

How to pronounce this word? Watched

• A. /t/

• B. /d/

• C. /ɪd/

Answer explanation

To pronounce the word 'watched', the correct sound is /t/. The 'ed' ending in this word is pronounced as /t/ in the past tense when the base form ends in an unvoiced sound like 'watch'. Therefore, the correct pronunciation is /wɒtʃt/.

How to pronounce this word? Called

• A. /t/

• B. /d/

• C. /ɪd/

How to pronounce this word? Decided

• A. /t/

• B. /d/

• C. /ɪd/

Answer explanation

To pronounce the word 'Decided', the correct pronunciation is /ɪd/. The sound 'ɪ' followed by 'd' is how the word is pronounced.