The Spanish “B” and “V” sounds are the same sound.
However, these sounds are similar to the “B” in the English word, Obey.
Use the “B” form of the word when it occurs at the beginning of a word, or when it occurs after an “M” or “N.”
Otherwise, make the sound more like an English “V.”
Examples:
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A
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E
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I
|
O
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U
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B Sound
|
banda
|
bebe
|
bigote
|
botón
|
burro
|
|
|
B Sound
|
vaso
|
verde
|
vía
|
volar
|
vulgar
|
|
|
V Sound
|
la banda
|
la bebe
|
a Beatriz
|
la bota
|
cinco burros
|
|
|
V Sound
|
la vaca
|
a veces
|
la vida
|
devolver
|
una vuelta
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