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Distinguish /v/ vs. /w/ — VET vs. WET

Distinguish /v/ vs. /w/ — VET vs. WET

Clearly distinguish between the /v/ and /w/ sounds, essential for words like 'vet' versus 'wet'. Stop confusing these two. Practice minimal pairs, record, and get feedback to improve your accent.

4 modules5 lessons

Module 1Module 1 — Articulation & awareness

Learn how to produce /v / w/ correctly and hear it by ear.

1Producing /v / w/

Module 2Module 2 — Word-level practice

Practice the sound across initial, medial, and final positions.

1Initial and medial positions2Final position

Module 3Module 3 — Minimal pairs

Directly contrast the target with commonly-confused sounds.

1Contrast drills

Module 4Module 4 — Connected speech

Use the sound in full sentences — where it actually lives.

1Sentence practice
Distinguish /v/ vs. /w/ — VET vs. WET — American Accent US