B - French Pronunciation of B

The letter B in French is very easy. It is pronounced just like the English language B, except for one thing: it is not aspirated (no air should be expelled from the mouth when saying B in French): listen.

French words with B

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   bas   (low)

   bonbons   (candy)

   abricot   (apricot)

   chambre   (bedroom)

   soulager   (to relieve)

   pâtes   (pasta)

   bras    (arm)


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