Sound Contrast: /b/ vs. /v/

Listen to the difference between the consonant sounds (/b/ vs. /v/) in the following pairs of words.

Depending on your native language distinguishing the difference can be very easy or very difficult.

/b/ vs. /v/ Quiz

Test your ability to hear the difference between /b/ and /v/.

cat servant

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fat cat

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silently correcting your grammar

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