The P and B in English may seem to you like two harmless and simple sounds, unlike the American R or TH, for instance.
But! (You know there’s always a BUT, right?)
If you confuse them, there’s trouble.
Well, not like going-into-jail kind of trouble,
but more like mispronouncing the word ‘pitch’ a few times without understanding why everyone in the room is so quiet all of a sudden.
Being aware of the voiced and voiceless sounds of English is so so important for clarity, and this vowel pair P-B is a perfect example of that.
In this lesson you’ll learn:
1. How to pronounce the B and P and how to not confuse them
2. How to pronounce the aspirated P in English
Watch:
Let me know in the comments below if you’ve ever struggled with pronouncing the /b/ and /p/ sounds in English? And if not, what’s the most complicated English sound for you to pronounce?
9 Comments on “How to pronounce P vs. B in English”
Dear Hadar.
My problem at the moment is that my browser Safari does not pick up your video. I will have to change over to Google Chrome. I will try to do it myself or wait for my son-in- law to do it for me.
I enjoyed you U-tube lessons very much!
Christian
What is the hack Hadar!!!!
you’re such an awesome teacher and a fabulous coach.
You just make it easy to differentiate between both P and B, great JOB!
Hey Hany, Thank you so much for your comment!
Good evening hadar
That great video I start to understand the different between b & p
Thanks for all your effort
You alawyes great person
You are high symbol for all middle East youth
Your student
Ahmed fathy
Excellent class. Thanks
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