Past Simple Pronunciation Regular Verbs

This is something that students find hard no matter their level. But like everything else if you know the basics and practise, then everything else will fall into place.

There are three different sounds for Past Tense Regular Verbs:

1. /id/ - add a sylable*
2. /d/
3. /t/

*The first one is the only one which adds a sylable onto the verb form.

Here are some examples.

1. /id/

• I wanted some cake.
• He started the car.
• They added the sugar.

2. /d/

• I used the butter.
• She shaved his hair.
• I followed the car.

3. /t/

• I watched television.
• You passed the salt.
• He faxed the report.

To listen to the sounds and for more examples click here - Past Tense Pronunciation Regular Verbs

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