V vs W is a common source of confusion because the mouth shapes are very different, but learners may substitute one for the other. In this topic, you’ll practice making V with the upper teeth gently on the lower lip (with vibration/voicing), and W with rounded lips and no teeth contact. Keep the vowel the same so you can isolate the consonant change. Repeat until you can produce vine and wine distinctly and consistently.
V vs W is a common source of confusion because the mouth shapes are very different, but learners may substitute one for the other. In this topic, you’ll practice making V with the upper teeth gently on the lower lip (with vibration/voicing), and W with rounded lips and no teeth contact. Keep the vowel the same so you can isolate the consonant change. Repeat until you can produce vine and wine distinctly and consistently.