What is ب?

ب is the second letter of the Arabic alphabet.

  • It is called باء (Bāʾ).
  • Its numerical value in the <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Abjad%20numerals">Abjad numerals</a> system is 2.
  • The shape of the letter changes depending on its position in a word: initial, medial, final, or isolated.
  • It represents the /b/ sound.
  • It is one of the letters that connect to the following letter.
  • It exists in many alphabets derived from Arabic, with some variations in pronunciation or form. For example, in the Persian alphabet, it also represents the /b/ sound, and its form is very similar.