b (bat)
/b/
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Sample pronunciation audio — Open the full phoneme overview
Start with one sample audio file for plosives - /b/.
Quick tip
Plosives are made by blocking airflow and then releasing it suddenly.
Letters and IPA
Practice words
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book
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big
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baby
-
blue
-
ball
Minimal pairs
- bat / bat/pat
- berry / berry/very
- boat / boat/vote
- cab / cab/cap
- robe / robe/rope
How to produce this sound
Put both lips together, stop the air, then release it with your voice on.
Common mix-ups
- bat / pat
- berry / very
- boat / vote
- cab / cap
- robe / rope
Closest comparison
bat, baby, table, rabbit, job
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