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What's the differences of pronunciation between w,v f,th?

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Ivantalk  +  185849 Thu, 19 Jan 06 06:08 PM

What's the differences of pronunciation between w,v f,th?

These pair of alpahbets always drive me crazy........ I would like to get a thorough solution of the confusions.

Something should be known that I am a Chinese university student. Thanks for your concerning.
Ivantalk
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QuanZhou, Fujian Province, China
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Have your heard of HuaQiao University? I can tell you that it's my university.
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Anonymous, 3 yr 303 days ago

hello sir,

well, all i can tell you is that w is a semi vowel. You pronounce it without causing any blockage of air in that there is a free passage of air in the vocal tract. v on the other hand is pronounced by placing the upper teeth on the lower lips but with a vibration of the vocal codes while f is the same but without the vibrations of the vocal tract. nb: try pronouncing the two, that is, v and f while holding your thoat and you'll realise the difference. th on the other hand is pronounced by placing the upper teeth on the tip of the tongue!

Agola Kenneth, RUG

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