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V
The V sound is a voiced labiodental fricative consonant. It is made the same way as F, but with the vocal cords vibrating. Press your upper teeth against your lower lip and force air out between them while vibrating your vocal cords.
Place your upper teeth lightly on your lower lip. Push air out between them while vibrating your vocal cords, creating a buzzing friction sound.
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/ˈvɛri//vɔɪs//lʌv//lɪv//muv//ˈvɪdioʊ//ˈsɛvən/Pronunciation Practice
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