[b]
Like "b" in the following English words:
- Bad
- Ball
- Book
- Rebel
Examples:
Bebê
/be'be/
Baby
Bom
/ˈbõ/
Good
Bola
/ˈbɔ.la/
Ball
Bolo
/ˈbɔ.lu/
Cake
The IPA sound [b] represents a voiced bilabial plosive. It is a sound made by bringing both of your lips together and then releasing a burst of air while vibrating your vocal cords. To pronounce it correctly, you can start by closing your lips and building up pressure behind them. Then, release the air while simultaneously vibrating your vocal cords, creating a short "b" sound. It is similar to the sound you make when pronouncing the English word "boy."
It's important to note that although the Brazilian Portuguese [b] sound is similar to the English [b] sound, it can be a bit softer in some cases.