1. THE STOP CONSONANTS: /p/, /t/, /k/, /b/, /d/, /g/

[MINUTE 2.22]

C. / p / and / b/ in final position

Repeat these minimal pairs, paying attention to the long vowel before a voiced consonant.

Final voiceless consonant                 Final voiced consonant

 (shorter vowel + / p /  )                    (longer vowel + / b/ )

 

cup                                                     cub

tap                                                     tab

lap                                                     lab

tripe                                                  tribe

cop                                                     cob

rope                                                   robe

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