PhonemaSounds

Phoneme W

How to pronounce /w/ (W) in English

Round the lips and glide from a short vowel-like start. we, water, quick are useful examples for locking in the sound.

How to articulate it

1

Position

Round the lips and glide from a short vowel-like start.

2

Typical mistake

It can disappear or become too strong.

3

Example words

we · water · quick

Typical error and minimal pairs

Minimal pairs help the contrast click quickly.

Pair Example
we vee
wet vet

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