Pronouncing -ed
When a regular verb is in the past tense, it ends in -ed. There are exactly 3 ways to pronounce it: /ɪd/, /t/, and /d/.
Rule 1: The /ɪd/ Sound 🔔
Use after verbs ending in 'T' or 'D' sounds.
Rule 2: The /t/ Sound 🤫
Use after unvoiced sounds (p, k, f, s, ch, sh).
Rule 3: The /d/ Sound 🗣️
Use after voiced sounds (b, g, v, z, j, m, n, l, r, and vowels).
Do not add an extra syllable to every word!
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ត្រឹមត្រូវ! (Correct!) ✅
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Yes! If you add an extra syllable where you shouldn't, like saying "look-ed" instead of "lookt", native speakers might get confused and not understand you immediately. It is a very important rule! 🗣️
How do I know if a sound is voiced or unvoiced?
Touch your throat gently! If it vibrates when you make the sound (like 'v' or 'z'), it is voiced. If it doesn't vibrate and is just air (like 's' or 'k'), it is unvoiced. Try it! ✋
Does the spelling matter? What about the word "laughed"?
Brilliant question! It is all about the SOUND, not the spelling! "Laugh" ends in an "f" sound, which is unvoiced. So, "laughed" takes the /t/ sound! 💡
Is it really that important to get it right?