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Ivantalk Posted 20 years ago
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What's the differences of pronunciation between w,v f,th?

What's the differences of pronunciation between w,v f,th?

These pair of alpahbets always drive me crazy........ I would like to get a thorough solution of the confusions.

Something should be known that I am a Chinese university student. Thanks for your concerning.
  

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hello sir, well, all i can tell you is that w is a semi vowel. You pronounce it without causing any blockage of air in that there is a free passage of air in the vocal tract. v on the other hand is pronounced by placing the upper teeth on the lower lips but with a vibration of the vocal codes while f is the same but without the vibrations of the vocal tract.

  • hello sir, well, all i can tell you is that w is a semi vowel.
  • You pronounce it without causing any blockage of air in that there is a free passage of air in the vocal tract.
  • v on the other hand is pronounced by placing the upper teeth on the lower lips but with a vibration of the vocal codes while f is the same but without the vibrations of the vocal tract.
  • nb: try pronouncing the two, that is, v and f while holding your thoat and you'll realise the difference.
  • th on the other hand is pronounced by placing the upper teeth on the tip of the tongue!
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hello sir,

well, all i can tell you is that w is a semi vowel. You pronounce it without causing any blockage of air in that there is a free passage of air in the vocal tract. v on the other hand is pronounced by placing the upper teeth on the lower lips but with a vibration of the vocal codes while f is the same but without the vibrations of the vocal tract. nb: try pronouncing the two,

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