Problematic consonant sounds – Exercise 474

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/v/ and /w/

The letters v and w have two different sounds. When pronouncing /w/, the lips are put forward and rounded. When pronouncing /v/, the lower lips are slightly put behind or against the upper teeth. Let's listen to the word pairs:

{mp3}/files/mp3/consonants/verse-worse-42a43d37.mp3{/mp3}verse worse

{mp3}/files/mp3/consonants/vet-wet-f2a4e8af.mp3{/mp3}vet wet

{mp3}/files/mp3/consonants/vain-wayne-41fed21d.mp3{/mp3}vain Wayne