Language
Dutch
Unit
Medeklinkers
IPA
/v/
Practice words
5

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for fricatieven - /v/.

Quick tip

Fricatives are made by forcing air through a narrow gap, creating friction.

Letters and IPA

Letters

v

/v/

Practice words

  • vader

  • vijf

  • vis

  • vogel

  • vriend

Minimal pairs

  • vader / wader
  • vis / wis
  • vel / wel
  • vuur / voer
  • vijf / wijf

How to produce this sound

Place your top teeth lightly on your bottom lip and let your voice vibrate as you push air out. It's the same sound as the 'v' in 'very'.

Common mix-ups

  • vader / wader
  • vis / wis
  • vijf / wijf
  • vuur / voer
  • vel / wel

Closest comparison

very, voice, visit, vase, vote

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