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Newguest Posted 18 years ago
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id/t/d
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When we say: visited (there is "id" at the end), when we say: worked (there is "t" at the end), when we say: stayed (there is "d" at the end)
Is there any rule for it?
When we say: visited (there is "id" at the end), when we say: worked (there is "t" at the end), when we say: stayed (there is "d" at the end)
Is there any rule for it?
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Sort of! "Visited" has three syllables: vis-i-ted It is impossible to say "td" so that syllable can not be shortened and must be pronounced in full. "Worked" has only one syllable in modern English: wurkt It is possible but difficult to pronounce "d" after "k" so the "d" is softened to a "t" sound.
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- "Visited" has three syllables: vis-i-ted It is impossible to say "td" so that syllable can not be shortened and must be pronounced in full.
- "Worked" has only one syllable in modern English: wurkt It is possible but difficult to pronounce "d" after "k" so the "d" is softened to a "t" sound.
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"Visited" has three syllables: vis-i-ted
It is impossible to say "td" so that syllable can not be shortened and must be pronounced in full.
"Worked" has only one syllable in modern English: wurkt
It is possible but difficult to pronounce "d" after "k" so the "d" is softened to a "t" sound.
More examples:-
hacked (hakt)
talked
"Visited" has three syllables: vis-i-ted
It is impossible to say "td" so that syllable can not be shortened and must be pronounced in full.
"Worked" has only one syllable in modern English: wurkt
It is possible but difficult to pronounce "d" after "k" so the "d" is softened to a "t" sound.
More examples:-
hacked (hakt)
talked
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NewguestIs there any rule for it?1. The suffix is pronounced [ d] after a voiced sound. All vowels are voiced sounds and so are [ b], [ g], [ l], [ m], [ n], [ v] and [ z]. Exampes: dreamed, begged, combed, pleased.
2. The suffix is pronounced [ t] after an unvoiced/voiceless sound such as [ p], [ k], [ s], [ ?]. Examples: skipped, asked, dresse
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CB's explanation is 100% right on. It is a linguistic question dealing with phonology.
By the way, the same principle is in play with the plural noun ending 's/es': 's' after a non-voiced consonant (lamps, desks); 'z' after a voiced consonant or a vowel (dogs, monkeys); and 'iz' after the sound of 's' or 'z' (classes, noises).
The same with the third person
By the way, the same principle is in play with the plural noun ending 's/es': 's' after a non-voiced consonant (lamps, desks); 'z' after a voiced consonant or a vowel (dogs, monkeys); and 'iz' after the sound of 's' or 'z' (classes, noises).
The same with the third person
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NewguestWhen we say: visited (there is "id" at the end), when we say: worked (there is "t" at the end), when we say: stayed (there is "d" at the end)Is there any rule for it?See
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