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Tongue twister: 'b' and 'p'

Pronunciation · B1 · 30 sec

Your prompt

Say this aloud, focusing on the highlighted sounds.

Say it slowly first, then again at a natural speed. We check the words came through clearly — this is not a phoneme test.

Reference

A proper copper coffee pot; a big black bug bit a big black bear.

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A few things to cover

  • •Start slow and clear, then speed up
  • •Keep 'b' voiced and 'p' with a small puff of air

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