Unit 2.1
Letters: F-V
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Introduction
The consonants f and v represent labiodental fricative consonants, respectively voiceless and voiced.
Form
F and v are represented in written and spoken English like this:
| Uppercase | Lowercase | Phonetics |
|---|---|---|
| F | f | /f/ |
| V | v | /v/ |
Example
f: face, five, benefit, self, of;
v: vanilla, vase, seven, avocado.
Use
The letters f and v are labiodental fricative consonants that are pronounced when the teeth come in contact with the lower lip. Then, the amount of air released by the mouth is restricted and a friction sound is produced.
They differentiate because:
- f is voiceless, so the vocal cords do not vibrate during the articulation of the consonant;
- v is voiced, the vocal cords vibrate during the articulation of the consonant.
Exercises
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