Thread: Me speaking in English

Russian B is an approximant: the upper teeth only approach the lower lip. English v is pronounced with the upper teeth touching the lower lip.

Originally Posted by Marcus

Russian B is an approximant: the upper teeth only approach the lower lip. English v is pronounced with the upper teeth touching the lower lip.

that's a good point because sometimes the В is very slight, almost aspirated.

Originally Posted by sperk

that's a good point because sometimes the В is very slight, almost aspirated.

In Russian? Or in English spoken by Russians?

Originally Posted by Marcus

In Russian? Or in English spoken by Russians?

in Russian, sometimes the B is very faint, almost not pronounced.