"Ever noticed how jumped, played, and wanted all end with -ed, but don’t sound the same? 🤔 That’s because -ed doesn’t always make just one sound, it actually makes three different sounds! Understanding this simple rule can make spelling and reading past tense words so much easier for your child. Here’s how it works 👇 ✅ /t/ sound – when the word ends in a voiceless sound (like jumped, laughed) ✅ /d/ sound – when the word ends in a voiced sound (like played, called) ✅ /ɪd/ sound – when the word