Sign inThe 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. Didn't you say you wanna be more fluent?
'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 /'bi:/) |
| Main Sound | /b/ |
The Letter B: Sounds
Main Sound
Sound 1: /b/
'b' as in bee sounds /b/:
ke
Sound 2: /∅/
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). They create distinct consonants because of the phonological aspects.
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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