Unit 2.1
Letters: P-B
Sounds and letters
The letters p and b represent bilabial consonants, respectively voiceless and voiced.
The bilabial sounds are:
| Uppercase | Lowercase | Phonetics |
|---|---|---|
| P | p | /p/ |
| B | b | /b/ |
p: pizza, plate, puzzle;
b: bag, big, bubble.
To pronounce bilabial consonants the flow of air is stopped or restricted by the two lips.
- p: voiceless, vocal cords do not vibrate during the articulation of the consonant;
- b: voiced, vocal cords vibrate during the articulation of the consonant.
