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Minimal Pairs b/v (by: M. Welton)
Listen to the two words. The difference between them are the /b/ and /v/ sound. If you do not say the correct sound, you will change the meaning. Good luck!
The /v/ sound is made by touching the top teeth with the bottom lip, then releasing air through the mouth. If you touch your throat while making this sound, you should feel the vibration coming from your vocal chords. This is called a voiced sound. Notice the difference between the next two words: vase, base. Now you try
vase
base
The /b/ sound is made by bringing your upper and lower lips together. This sound is also voiced.
very
berry
ban
van
vote
boat
vanish
banish
a base
a vase
a van
a ban
a vote
a boat
The very big violin vanished.
That is a very big berry.
Listen, record and practice
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Record your voice, then click Stop when you finished
