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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