Shadowing Practice: Episode 18: The Suffix ED Makes 3 Sounds - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Music Position of the suffix "-ed", determines its sound.
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Music Position of the suffix "-ed", determines its sound.
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"-ed", is used to represent the past.
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My name's Ed.
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You can call me Ed,
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or you can call me D,
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or you can call me T.
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What sound will ED make?
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How do we know?
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The Dead Ted strategy.
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When a root word ends with D or T,
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these two letters join ED.
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Land.
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Landed.
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Start.
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Started.
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Applaud.
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Applauded.
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The whisper strategy.
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When a whispered sound ends a root word,
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ed joins the word and a whispered t is heard.
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The whispered letters are k,
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ck, c, f, s, x,
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and p, sh, ch, and ph.
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K, F, S X P SH CH F KICK KICKED ED makes the T sound
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PUMP PUMPED ED makes the T sound Pitch.
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Pitched.
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ED makes the T sound.
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The noisy strategy.
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When a noisy sound ends a root word,
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ED joins the word and a noisy D is heard.
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If the ending letter is heard with your voice,
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then ED as D is the choice.
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Roar.
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Roared.
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E-D makes the D sound.
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Chew.
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Chewed.
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E-D makes the D sound.
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Sneeze.
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Sneezed.
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E-D makes the D sound.
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The popular suffix ED comes last to represent an action past.
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Find the letters that end the word to choose which ED sound is heard.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice the pronunciation of the suffix -ed, which represents the past tense in English verbs. Understanding how the sound of -ed changes depending on the root word will not only enhance your vocabulary but also improve your English pronunciation significantly. You will delve into three distinct sounds of the suffix -ed: the T sound, the D sound, and the whispered sound. By mastering these nuances, you'll be able to articulate past tense verbs clearly and confidently in conversation.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Landed - the past tense of "land"
  • Started - the past tense of "start"
  • Applauded - the past tense of "applaud"
  • Pitched - the past tense of "pitch"
  • Roared - the past tense of "roar"
  • Sneezed - the past tense of "sneeze"
  • Pumped - the past tense of "pump"
  • Chewed - the past tense of "chew"

Practice Tips

To effectively use the shadowing technique, or shadowspeak, as you practice this lesson, it's crucial to mirror the speaker's speed and tone closely. The YouTube video presents the concepts at a manageable pace, making it ideal for your practice. Here are some specific tips:

  • Listen to each example phrase and repeat it immediately after the speaker, focusing on the pronunciation of -ed. This technique will significantly help you improve English pronunciation.
  • Pay attention to the context of each word; understanding how to classify them into noisy, whispered, or as a direct join will help you recognize patterns in usage.
  • Practice in short, focused sessions, repeating the same phrases several times to build familiarity with different sounds of the -ed suffix.
  • Record your voice while practicing and listen back to analyze your pronunciation. This is a powerful method to engage with the shadowspeaks approach and correct any mistakes.
  • Use a mirror when practicing to observe your mouth movements. This can enhance your awareness of how you articulate the suffix -ed.

By consistently applying these strategies and immersing yourself in the sounds of English, you'll make substantial progress in your language skills through the shadowing technique.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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