In this American English pronunciation lesson you will learn how to say V and B. The key to knowing how to pronounce V and B is understanding the mouth positioning and air flow, the key features that distinguish between these two consonant sounds. Be sure to grab your free 100 Common V Words practice PDF!

Key Takeaways:

  1. /v/ is pronounced with the top teeth resting on the bottom lip and continuous airflow.
  2. /b/ is pronounced by bringing both lips together and airflow is stopped.
  3. Both /v/ and /b/ are voiced.

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