/p/ and /b/
How to pronounce
/p/ pan
Say /p/ with the lips together and a burst of continuous, non-vibrating sound.
- pill
- happen
- stop
Problems occur when confusing with other consonant sound /b/.
- If /p/ is replaced with /b/, the word pin sounds like bin.
Listen to the following words with /p/. Repeat after each example.
- Pick up the package.
- Push the button.
- Paul is happy about the promotion.
- Pack supplies in case of a power outage.
- Copy the poem with a pencil and paper.
/b/ buy
Say /b/ with the lips together and a burst of continuous, vibrating sound.
- boy
- cable
- job
Problems occur when confusing with other consonant sound /p/, especially at the end of words.
- If /b/ is replaced with /p/, the word lab sounds like lap.