The Letter B
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Basics on the topic The Letter B
Introduction to the Letter B
Embark on an alphabetic adventure as we explore the letter B! It's the second character in the alphabet lineup and plays a crucial role in forming words. The letter B stands strong at the start of many words, and its pronunciation is as simple as the gentle /b/ you hear at the beginning of "ball" or "book."
Understanding the Letter B – Definition and Sounds
The letter B is the second letter in the English alphabet and is known for its consonant sound. This means that when you say it, you press your lips together and voice comes out of your mouth, which sounds like /b/ .
The letter B can be found in various positions within words—beginning, middle or end—and its unique sound is unmistakable. Remember, the capital "B" looks like two attached bubbles, while the lower case "b" resembles a belly with a straight back.
Writing the Letter B – How to?
Learning to write the letter B is quite fun and a bit like drawing! Writing the letter b, whether it is a capital or lower case letter, is very easy! Read the text, follow the instructions and complete exercises on our webpage for more. Follow the instructions below to write a pre-cursive letter b.
| Step | Instruction | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Start on the black line |  |
| 2 | Whoosh to the top. |  |
| 3 | Come back down, making a straight line and then go back up this straight line halfway. |  |
| 4 | Loop around to the bottom. |  |
| 5 | Come back along this bottom line, making a short lead out. |  |
Words With the Letter B – Example
Because the letter b is so popular, you can spot it in many words. Often, you will find it in various consonant blends. Additionally, the letter b likes being in words with silent letters. Take a look at the table with commonly used words that begin with, contain or end with the letter b:
| Begin With | Contain | End With |
|---|---|---|
| big | about | tub |
| boy | table | sob |
| ball | tablet | cab |
| because | amber | hob |
The Letter B – Guided Practice
The Letter B – Summary
Key Learnings from this Text:
- The letter B is the second letter of the English alphabet and makes the /b/ sound.
- It can be written as a capital B with two bubbles or as a lower case b with one bubble.
- The letter b can appear at the beginning, middle or end of words.
- Practising writing and recognising the letter b will help improve reading and writing skills.
Keep playing with the letter b, and don't forget to check out our interactive games and worksheets to master your learning!
The Letter B – Frequently Asked Questions
Transcript The Letter B
Let’s join Dee and Kala in the phonics garden and learn all about /b/. This is the letter b, it makes the sound /b/. This is a capital /B/ and this is a lower case /b/. They both make the /b/ sound like in boy, ball and bat! Let's practise the /b/ sound with Kala! "/B/, /b/!" Can you spy anything in the garden that begins with /b/? "There's a bumblebee, that starts with /b/!" Is there anything else in the garden that starts with /b/? "There's a butterfly, that also begins with /b/!" Uh-oh! /B/ is hiding with the other letters! Can you help find /b/ in the alphabet? Point to the letter when you find it! Did you also point here? You did some great work in the phonics garden! Today we learnt all about /b/, we listened to and made the /b/ sound, we found words that began with /b/ and found it in the alphabet! Interested in a challenge? Watch this video again and try to find the banana, bear and boat hidden in the garden! Comment below when and where you find them! If you want to learn more, check out the next sound!
