“B” vs. “V”
Lesson
How to pronounce “B”- Press your upper and lower lips together
- Relax your tongue (if you press too tightly you could make the “p” sound)
- With your vocal cords vibrating, open your lips suddenly
Watch: “b” sound from the CPA alphabet
Listen to: bouncing, overbudget, balance, boardroom, cubicle, bellboy, debit card, double shift
How to pronounce “V”
- Place your top front teeth against your bottom lip
- Relax your tongue (if you press too tightly you could make the “f” sound)
- With your vocal cords vibrating, blow air lightly toward the teeth
Watch: “V” sound from the CPA alphabet
Listen to: visit, surveyors, service, video, reservation, valet, layover, vegan
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Exercise 1 "B" vs."V" Tongue Twisters
Exercise 2 "B" vs."V" Minimal Pairs
Exercise 3 "B" vs."V" Listening Pyramid