PhonemaSounds

Phoneme B

How to pronounce /b/ (B) in English

Close the lips and release them with voice. book, bad, about are useful examples for locking in the sound.

How to articulate it

1

Position

Close the lips and release them with voice.

2

Typical mistake

Usually fine, but the final release can get too soft.

3

Example words

book · bad · about

Typical error and minimal pairs

Minimal pairs help the contrast click quickly.

Pair Example
bat pat
buy pie

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