Bear or Pear? A B/P Ear Test

Especially for Spanish & Korean speakers

Spanish and Korean both neutralize the voiced/voiceless distinction in certain positions, and word-initial stops in Korean carry aspiration cues English doesn't use the same way — both push this exact pair together for a lot of learners.

An animal or a fruit, and one consonant decides which. Let's put your ear on the spot.

8 rounds · about 90 seconds