How to sign
B in ASL
The letter B is a flat hand with the fingers together and the thumb tucked across the palm.
- Single sign
- One hand
- Handshape: B hand
- Shoulder height, palm out
- Alphabet
How to sign b
- 1
Hold your hand flat with fingers together and pointing up.
- 2
Tuck the thumb across the palm.
- 3
Palm faces out.
Common mistakes
- Leaving the thumb out to the side. That's an open 5 or a sloppy B.
Questions about “B”
Yes. This clip shows the common ASL sign for b. Like spoken languages, ASL has regional variation, so you may see small differences from signer to signer.
Guide
ASL Alphabet
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