Language
French
Unit
Consonnes
IPA
/b/
Practice words
5

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for occlusives - /b/.

Quick tip

Plosives are made by blocking airflow then releasing it suddenly.

Letters and IPA

Letters

b

/b/

Practice words

  • beau

  • belle

  • bon

  • bain

  • boire

Minimal pairs

  • beau / peau
  • bain / pain
  • belle / pelle
  • bas / pas
  • bête / pète

How to produce this sound

Press your lips together and release them while voicing. It is like the 'b' in 'baby'.

Common mix-ups

  • beau / peau
  • bain / pain
  • belle / pelle
  • bas / pas
  • bête / pète

Closest comparison

baby, book, big, blue, ball

Keep exploring

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