linear b

Questions

What does linear b mean?

A syllabary used to write Mycenaean Greek in the second millennium BC, before the invention of the Greek alphabet.

Where does linear b come from?

Named by British archaeologist Arthur Evans, to distinguish it from the other linear script, Linear A.

How to pronounce linear b

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “linear b”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “linear b”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “linear b” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.