LoginThe Letter B
"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 Form | b |
Name | bee (pronounced /'biː/) |
Common Sounds | /b/, /Ø/ |
The Letter B: Sounds
Main Sound: /b/
"b" sounds /b/:
bat /bæt/
best /best/
kebab /kəˈbɑːb/
Other Sound: /Ø/
"b" is silent when standing 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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