How do you pronounce the 'b' the word 'Dumb'? Do you pronounce it like you would in the words 'Boy, Bank, and Bench'? If you do, you're pronouncing it wrong. In this episode, I'm going to give you some information about the silent 'b' in some English words that have the 'mb' combination. And, I'll give you the meaning of, each along with some example sentences.
The 5 words I'll talk about today are:
1. Dumb
2. Thumb
3. Numb
4. Crumb
5. Plumber
Make sure to listen to the end for 2 additional words with the silent 'b' and an idiom to help you remember the meaning of both words and how to pronounce them!
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