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MBm

Silent B in MB

In MB at the end of a word, the B is silent! Like in 'lamb' and 'climb'.

How this rule works

When MB appears at the end of a word, the B is silent. You only pronounce the M.

Remember: B is quiet as a lamb at the end!

Examples

lambclimbthumbcombbomb

Words that use this rule

28 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.

amberbombbombedclimbclimbedclimberclimbingcombcombedcombingcrumbcrumbscucumberdecemberdumbhoneycombhumblylamblimbmembernovembernumbplumbplumberseptemberthumbtombwomb

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