PhonemaSounds

Phoneme F

How to pronounce /f/ (F) in English

Lower lip against upper teeth with continuous airflow. fine, food, off are useful examples for locking in the sound.

How to articulate it

1

Position

Lower lip against upper teeth with continuous airflow.

2

Typical mistake

It can sometimes drift toward a soft /p/.

3

Example words

fine · food · off

Typical error and minimal pairs

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Pair Example
fan pan
fine vine

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