Accent Training - ED endings Rule 3 + Quiz + Lots of Examples

The video tutorial explores the complexities of Ed endings in American English, focusing on Rule 3, which involves adding an extra syllable when the infinitive ends in T or D. It covers the pronunciation nuances, including flap T and unreleased D sounds, and provides examples and practice exercises to help learners integrate these rules into their speech naturally.

What happens to the Ed ending when the verb ends in T or D?

• It changes to a Z sound.

• It adds an extra syllable.

• It is omitted entirely.

• It becomes a silent letter.

How is the Ed ending pronounced when it links into a word starting with a vowel?

• As a silent letter.

• As a full stop.

• As a flap sound.

• As a voiced T.

What is the rule for the T sound in the word 'heated'?

• It is a voiced T.

• It is a flap T.

• It is a silent T.

• It is a true T.

In which word is it common to drop the T sound?

• Folded

• Graded

• Needed

• Wanted

What happens to the T sound in the NT combination in words like 'interview'?

• It is pronounced as a D.

• It is pronounced as a Z.

• It becomes a flap T.

• It is often dropped.

Which rule applies to the Ed ending in the word 'agreed'?

• Rule 1: Unvoiced T

• Rule 2: AD sound

• Rule 4: Silent Ed

• Rule 3: Extra syllable

What is the Ed ending sound in the word 'bombed'?

• Unvoiced T

• Silent Ed

• AD sound

• Extra syllable

Which of the following words has an unvoiced T Ed ending?

• Needed

• Talked

• Bombed

• Agreed

What is the common pronunciation of the word 'counted'?

• With a flap T

• With a pronounced T

• With a silent T

• With a voiced T

In the practice section, what is emphasized for Rule 3 Ed endings?

• Pronouncing the Ed as a Z

• Linking and simplifying words

• Adding extra syllables

• Dropping the Ed ending