fConsonants
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Example words
fan
coffee
phone
laugh
How to make the sound
Rest the upper teeth lightly on the lower lip and push air through the narrow gap without using your voice.
What to feel and listen for
You should hear steady friction, feel air on your hand, and feel no vibration in your throat.
Common mistake: Touch the lip gently rather than biting it. Adding voice changes the sound toward /v/.
See how it differs