didadeewiththree Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 For some reason, I've noticed that when people say something like this, "I texted her, but she didn't respond" that they are saying the word "texted" like "text-ed." I don't know if that is the right pronunciation or if it should sound more like "texted" as in one syllable with a "t" sound on the end. I know now from homeschooling that the phonogram "ed" says three sounds, ed, d, and t, so which one is right for this word? Now I'm thinking that I'm kinda crazy to let this little thing bother me.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindergretta Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 It is 2 syllables for me - text-ed. :) (I'm not quite sure I understand the other way of pronouncing it.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 When you verbify a noun you can say it however you like! :lol: On that note I've only heard it as tecks-tid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I. Think it should be the -ed sound. Inmost of the other words I've come across that end in a -t or -d they use the -ed sound. Bunted Hunted Booted Ended Clouded Hounded A the moment I can't think of a single word that end with -t or -d and you add -ed instead of changing the word ( send, sent) where you wouldn't use the -ed sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunD Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I can't make myself say it like slept, wept, tripped, dripped, dropped, etc. It would sound exactly the same as the present-tense "text" if pronounced that way. I say text-ed to be clear that I'm talking about the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didadeewiththree Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 I. Think it should be the -ed sound. Inmost of the other words I've come across that end in a -t or -d they use the -ed sound. Bunted Hunted Booted Ended Clouded Hounded A the moment I can't think of a single word that end with -t or -d and you add -ed instead of changing the word ( send, sent) where you wouldn't use the -ed sound. What about the word baked? According to my Phonics Road program for the kids, it says it's spelled with a ed but pronounced with a t. Maybe I'm reading too far into this:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 It's two syllables. It isn't pronounced text. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MominIN Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I think because it ends with a t, then it is pronounced /ed/. If you used the /t/ pronunciation then it would be text-t. I can't even say that! Bake ends with a /k/, so adding the /t/ sound at the end isn't comparable. To avoid the issue, I just never text! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didadeewiththree Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 I can't make myself say it like slept, wept, tripped, dripped, dropped, etc. It would sound exactly the same as the present-tense "text" if pronounced that way. I say text-ed to be clear that I'm talking about the past. This is true. I can't say "I text somebody" if I'm talking about something I already did. Sounds like texted with the ed sound is the best choice. Thanks for your input on this ladies, just something I had thought sounded funny that I wanted clarification on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didadeewiththree Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 I think because it ends with a t, then it is pronounced /ed/. If you used the /t/ pronunciation then it would be text-t. I can't even say that! Bake ends with a /k/, so adding the /t/ sound at the end isn't comparable. To avoid the issue, I just never text! :) I don't text either!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I. Think it should be the -ed sound. Inmost of the other words I've come across that end in a -t or -d they use the -ed sound. Bunted Hunted Booted Ended Clouded Hounded A the moment I can't think of a single word that end with -t or -d and you add -ed instead of changing the word ( send, sent) where you wouldn't use the -ed sound. The rule is that when a word ends with the sound of /t/ or /d/, you add -ed and it's a syllable. So although it might make some people crazy that "text" has become a verb, it must nevertheless be pronounced as a two-syllable word: text ed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didadeewiththree Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 The rule is that when a word ends with the sound of /t/ or /d/, you add -ed and it's a syllable. So although it might make some people crazy that "text" has become a verb, it must nevertheless be pronounced as a two-syllable word: text ed. Thanks! I love hearing the rules behind it. I am also glad to hear you chime in; I've always liked reading your posts and comments on the Spalding method these past six months that I have been researching different LA methods. I love that book, the Writing Road to Reading. I guess I should have checked there first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmos Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 What about the word baked? According to my Phonics Road program for the kids, it says it's spelled with a ed but pronounced with a t. Maybe I'm reading too far into this:) "Bake" doesn't end in a d or t sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 How about this: text'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 The rule is that when a word ends with the sound of /t/ or /d/, you add -ed and it's a syllable. So although it might make some people crazy that "text" has become a verb, it must nevertheless be pronounced as a two-syllable word: text ed. :iagree: My 2nd graders have been covering this rule in their grammar book- if the base word ends in a t or d then it gets another syllable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didadeewiththree Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 "Bake" doesn't end in a d or t sound. I mean the word "baked" ends in a /t/ sound verses /ed/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didadeewiththree Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 How about this: text'd I like text'd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi3129 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I mean the word "baked" ends in a /t/ sound verses /ed/. The rule applies to the original word, i.e. "bake". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 The rule is that when a word ends with the sound of /t/ or /d/, you add -ed and it's a syllable. So although it might make some people crazy that "text" has become a verb, it must nevertheless be pronounced as a two-syllable word: text ed. :iagree: I'm not a fan of "verbifying" nouns, but the OP's question has a clear-cut answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 To avoid the problem entirely, just say, "sent a text". ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I mean the word "baked" ends in a /t/ sound verses /ed/. But the word you're adding the -ed ending to is bake, so it doesn't fit the rule I mentioned. In my list all the base words ended in a -d or -t, your example does not. There are many of words that would have -ed saying the /t/ or /d/ sound but they don't end in the /d/ or /t/ sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 By the way, text is now also a verb. Language evolves. :D http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/text_2 http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/text Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Well, when I say it, it comes out "text-did." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleWMN Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I can't remember the rule exactly but for example in washed it's prounounced wash(t). Jumped = jump(t). Texted would be text ed and I believe it's because it ends in a t (the root word of text, that is). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Thanks! I love hearing the rules behind it. I am also glad to hear you chime in; I've always liked reading your posts and comments on the Spalding method these past six months that I have been researching different LA methods. I love that book, the Writing Road to Reading. I guess I should have checked there first! Aw, thanks!! And it's Rule 28. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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