Language
Spanish
Unit
Consonantes
IPA
/f/
Practice words
5

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for fricativas - /f/.

Quick tip

Let the air pass through a narrow gap, creating friction.

Letters and IPA

Letters

f

/f/

Practice words

  • familia

  • foto

  • fácil

  • fruta

  • final

Minimal pairs

  • foca / boca
  • faro / varo
  • fama / lama
  • fino / vino
  • fondo / hondo

How to produce this sound

Place your top teeth lightly on your bottom lip and blow air out. Do not use your voice.

Common mix-ups

  • foca / boca
  • faro / varo
  • fama / lama
  • fino / vino
  • fondo / hondo

Closest comparison

fish, food, fun, face, find

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