Consonant sounds can be voiced or voiceless.
In this lesson we practice consonant sound pair /p, b/.
At the beginning of a word, /p/ has a strong puff of air.
At the end of a word, /p/ does not have a puff of air.
Now it’s your turn.
Here’s your audio pronunciation quiz.
Listen carefully for the puff of air.
Do you hear the /p/ or /b/ word?
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