Pronunciation in English
B Sounds in English
The “b” sound is a voiced sound. It involves your lips and your vocal chords. On this page you will find videos that show you how to make various “b” sounds.
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the bl sound
The “bl” sound is a blended consonant sound. The “b” sound is quickly followed by an “l” sound.
the br sound
The “br” sound is a blended consonant sound. The “b” sound is quickly followed by an initial “r” sound.
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the final b sound
Learn how to pronounce the “b” sound when it appears at the end of a word.
the final b sound +
word endings
Learn how to pronounce a “b” sound followed by word endings “ed” and “s.”