162: The differences between /b/ and /v/

How to pronounce words like "thin/fin," "mouth/mouse," and "both/boat." Perfect your English fricative sounds by never stopping the air from passing through your mouth. Transcripts at pronuncian.com 

At the end of the word, the /ŋ/ doesn't need an additional /g/. The /g/ is potentially included mid-word. Transcripts available at pronuncian.com 

"Coarticulating" the /g/ and /n/ is the trick to fluent pronunciation of these two sounds. Don't release the /g/ before starting the /n/. Transcripts available on Pronuncian.com 

<p>These words have 2 different ways they can be pronounced! If you here them pronounced in two different ways you may scratch your head but they're both right!&nbsp;</p> 

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Words that looks similar but are actually opposites 

This is the third episode in our pronunciation series. In the first episode, we practiced R and L. In the second one, we worked on the TH sound. And today, we'll practice the difference between V and B. These sounds can be very tricky, because in some languages there isn't much d ... Show More

<p>In this episode you will hear the long and short vowel sounds of different words. These words are often confusing for students to pronounce. This lesson will help you to better pronounce these words.&nbsp;</p> 

<p>Two words that functionally do the same thing, but implicitly means something different.</p> <p><em>Are you liking the short tips and practical advice on this podcast? You can find more ways to build a fulfilling future and take action toward your potential at </em><a href="ht ... Show More

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<p>In this podcast, you'll learn some differences between British English and American English which we hope will remove any confusion you may have when you hear the same thing said different….. or is it, said differently? Are they both correct? </p> <p><br /> Shownotes and more ... Show More

Hear about differences and similarities in vocabulary from both sides of the Atlantic.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular ... Show More

Learn about words that sound the same but have different meanings