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-EDid

Suffix -ED (“id” sound)

After T or D, -ED says “id” as an extra syllable, like in 'wanted' and 'needed'.

How this rule works

When the base word ends in T or D, -ed adds a whole new syllable “id”. This is the only time the E in -ed is pronounced.

Remember: After T or D, -ED gets its own beat — want-ED, need-ED!

Examples

wantedneededstartedlandedpainted

Words that use this rule

89 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.

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