“B” vs. “V”

Lesson

How to pronounce “B”

1. Press your upper and lower lips together
2. Relax your tongue (if you press too tightly you could make the “p” sound)
3. 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”

1. Place your top front teeth against your bottom lip
2. Relax your tongue (if you press too tightly you could make the “f” sound)
3. 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