LoginThe 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.
'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/) |
| Main Sound(s) | /b/, /∅/ |
Pie Chart of 'b' Pronunciation in American English
The Letter B: Sounds
Main Sound: /b/
'b' as in bee sounds /b/:
ke
Other Sound: /∅/
Another sound of 'b' is when it is silent /∅/ because of standing after 'm' or before 't'.
la
su
bo
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:
pe
ro
ca
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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