In German
B
Meaning: the letter B, pronounced "bay"
Example sentences
BwieBaum.
B as in Baum (tree).
DerBaumistgroß.
The tree is big.
Grammar note
German “B” is named “bay”, close to English, but at the end of a word or syllable it's devoiced to a “p” sound: “ob” sounds like “op”.
Common mistake
Don't pronounce a word-final “b” like English — “Baum” (tree) starts with a clear “b”, but a word like “Lob” (praise) ends with a “p” sound, not “b”.
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
Does German “B” always sound like English “B”?
At the start of a word yes, but at the end of a word or syllable it's devoiced to “p”.
What word is used to demonstrate “B”?
“Baum” (tree).