The Letter B

In this lesson, we will learn about all the sounds of the letter B. It is the second letter of the English alphabet. Let's explore the B together.

The Letter 'B' in the English Alphabet

'B' is the second letter of the English alphabet. It is considered a consonant.

Consonants are the letters that are produced by stopping the letter from flowing easily.

Uppercase Form B
Lowercase b
Name bee (pronounced /'biː/)
Common Sound(s) /b/, /∅/

Pie Chart of 'b' Pronunciation in American English

The Letter B: Sounds

Main Sound: /b/

'b' sounds /b/:

bat /bæt/

best /best/

kebab /kəˈbɑːb/

Other Sound: /∅/

Another sound of 'b' is silent when it stands after 'm' or before 't'.

lamb /læm/

subtle /ˈsʌt̬.əl/

bomb /bɑːm/

The Letter B: Multigraph

Letter B can also appear in combinations with other letters (mainly consonants).

bb

The 'b' combines with the letter 'b' in some words:

pebble /ˈpeb.əl/

robber /ˈrɑː.bɚ/

cabbage /ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/

The Letter B: Uses

The letter b is also:

  • A musical note
  • A blood type (B)
  • A grade B- and B+ at the educational systems

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