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When pronouncing /v/ and /f/, the lower lip lightly touches the edge of the upper teeth. Air flows through the small gap, creating a soft friction sound. Note the difference between /v/ and /f/.

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When pronouncing /v/ and /f/, the lower lip lightly touches the edge of the upper teeth. Air flows through the small gap, creating a soft friction sound.

Note the difference between /v/ and /f/. When we pronounce words with /v/ sound, there is a vibration, whereas /f/ sound has no vibration. Both the sounds can occur in the beginning, middle, or at the end of words.

Read these words aloud with the help of your teacher.

beginning sound /f/: forest flowers from
middle sound /f/: deft afternoon
end sound /f/: of itself
beginning sound /v/: vase valour victory
middle sound /v/: woven even marvellous
end sound /v/: hive  
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Chapter 14: Magnifying Glass - Exercise [Page 228]

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NCERT English Poorvi Class 8
Chapter 14 Magnifying Glass
Exercise | Q I. | Page 228
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