Fun Easy English - American English Pronunciation lesson 28.

Learning objectives

Pronounce the sound in the words vine, vast, van, very
Learn how to spell this sound
Learn the proper mouth position when making this sound
Learn the sound type
Pronunciation practice
Tongue twisters test

How to spell this sound

v	vat, veer, vine, vast, van, very, voice, vogue, vase, visit, never, over, silver, invest, believer, save, prove, thieve, have, serve

Note: the red letters all have the same sound

Mouth position

Your mouth releases air continuously

Your upper teeth touch your lower lip

Your Tongue: the front part of your tongue should be in the center part of your mouth
(see picture)

Sound Type

This is a VOICED sound which means:
- Your Vocal Cords DO vibrate when making the sound
- You CAN listen to your Vocal Cords vibrating if you cover your ears with your hands
- You CAN feel your Vocal Cords vibrating if you place your hands on your neck

Pronunciation practice

Look at your mouth in a mirror and practice pronouncing the following words. Make sure your mouth, lips, and tongue are in their proper positions.

vat	vine	vast	van
very	voice	vogue	invest
believer	prove	have	serve

Note: the red letters all have the same sound

Tongue twisters test

Try saying the following tongue twisters as quickly as possible.

Vincent vowed vengeance very vehemently.