Sounds

 

1. /t/ sound

Use this when the verb ends in an unvoiced sound like k, s, f, p, sh, ch, x.

Examples:

asked

missed

washed

watched

picked

fixed

walked

blessed (when used as a verb)

brushed

stopped

reached

laughed

2. /d/ sound

Use this when the verb ends in a voiced sound like l, m, n, r, g, v, b, or a vowel.

Examples:

killed

smiled

3. /ɪd/ sound

Use this when the verb ends in t or d.

Examples:

ended

decided

visited

lasted

blessed (when used as an adjective, like "a blessed day")

wanted

enjoyed

Quick tip to remember

If the base verb ends in t or d, pronounce it /ɪd/

If it ends in voiceless sound, use /t/

If it ends in voiced sound, use /d/

Next part 

Here’s a simple explanation in English to help you understand the pronunciation of the plural -s / -es endings:

Plural Pronunciations:

When we add s or es to make nouns plural, the sound changes depending on the final sound of the word.

/s/ (like “sss”)

Use this when the noun ends with a voiceless sound (no vibration).

Examples of voiceless sounds: k, p, f, t

Words:

cats

books

roofs

shops

Tip: Try saying them — no vibration in your throat at the end!

/z/ (like “zzz”)

Use this when the noun ends with a voiced sound (your throat vibrates).

Examples of voiced sounds: g, l, m, n, vowels

Words:

dogs

boys

rooms

girls

trees

Tip: Say the ending — your throat will vibrate!

/ɪz/ (sounds like “iz”)

Use this when the noun ends in s, z, ch, sh, x, ge, ce

You need to add extra syllable “iz” to pronounce it clearly.

Words:

horses

houses

noises

pages

babies

bench

es

classes

Tip: These words sound like they have an extra beat at the end.