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p

Words with the IPA p sound

poppy, prepare, pen, apple, puppy, pig, parrot, airport, Paris, post, price, prize, simple,
protocol, proper, preparation, support, superb, personal, person, people, transport

 

Compare p and b

Mouth cross-section b and pYour lips are in the same position for the b sound and the p sound. The difference is that a p sound is more explosive. You can try this with a lighted candle. When you make a p sound, the candle flame should move more. Or you can hold a piece of tissue paper in front of your mouth. It works!

  • baby, puppy
  • boast, post
  • back, pack
  • bull, pull
  • better, Pepsi
  • bandage, panda
  • bay, pray
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