Unit 2.1
Letter: silent b
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Introduction
The letter b is usually pronounced as /b/ but sometimes it is silent.
Form
The sounds for letter b are:
| Uppercase | Lowercase | Phonology |
| B | b | /b/
silent |
When b is silent is not pronounced inside the word.
Example
/b/:
- bag, big, obtain.
silent b:
- doubt, lamb, comb
Use
-Mostly at the end of words, just after m (-mb)
-When b is followed by t in:
- debt, doubt, subtle
Exercises
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