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'r' vs 'l'
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'b' vs 'p'
Pronunciation · A2 · 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 big pot of pale beans, a bag of ripe pears, and a plate of bread.
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A few things to cover
- •'p' has a small puff of air; 'b' does not
- •Hold a hand near your mouth — feel the puff on 'p'
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