Lesson 230--When You Can Pronounce "ed"

One interesting area of pronunciation for my students is the final /ed/ sound in words.  In many cases they pronounce this with an /ɪd/ when they should pronounce them with a /t/ or /d/ sound.  However, there are some words where we pronounce the final /ed/ with the /ɪd/.  Here are some examples:

 

1. naked               /dneɪkɪd/
2. crooked            /krʊkɪd/
3. beloved            /bɪlʌvɪd/
4. wicked             /wɪkɪd/
5. wretched         /retʃɪd/
6. ragged             /rægɪd/
7. legged             /legɪd/

 

Please use an online dictionary if you would like to hear the pronunciation.  I would do it myself, but I do not have any audio recording equipment or programs.

Lesson 177--English is funny

English is funny.  I probably don't have to tell you that, but I had a lot of time to think over the weekend about how funny it is.  I just wanted to share some examples with you.

 

resign vs. re-sign

resign /ri:ˈzaɪn/ means to quit your job or your team.

i.e.  Matthew resigned from Apple because he didn't like the iPhone5S.

       Because she found the company unethical, April resigned.

note the noun is resignation...please note the change in pronunciation.  /ˌrezɪɡˈneɪʃ(ə)n/

 

re-sign /ri:saɪˈn/ means to sign again.

I know this isn't Messi, but I don't know any soccer players

i.e.  Messi was re-signed by his soccer team for billions of Euro.

       Ferrari is going to re-sign both of their drivers for next year.

note the noun is re-signing.