How to pronounce words ending in "ed".
If the preceding sound is a
t or a
d, "ed" is pronounced
id.
Else if the preceding sound is unvoiced (
p, t, k, f, th, s, sh, ch), the "e" is silent and the "d" is pronounced
t.
In all other cases, the "e" is silent and the "d" is pronounced
d.
Exceptions:
The "ed" at the end of the following
adjectives is pronounced
id, contrary to the rules above. When used as verbs (if they can be), the normal rules apply.
jagged, ragged, cragged, legged, rugged, dogged, winged, naked, wicked, blessed, beloved *
The "ed" in "aged" is pronounced
d when used as a verb or as an adjective to describe foods (aged cheese, aged beef, aged wine). It is pronounced
id when it describes people (an aged man).
* If there are a few others, I'm sure other posters will contribute.
CJ