Producing /v / w/

How to produce /v / w/

/v/ uses the top teeth on the lower lip (friction). /w/ uses rounded lips with no teeth contact (no friction). South Asian, Chinese, and some European L1s commonly confuse these.

Practice the sound in isolation

Say 'very / wary' slowly. Hold the target sound. Record yourself — does it match your mental model of the native version?

A few varied words

• Initial: vet, vine, vest
• Medial: advise, invite, even
• Final: live, wave, save