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English pronunciation for Hindi speakers

Hindi commonly uses a light lip-to-teeth sound, written व, in the space where American English distinguishes V and W, so pairs such as vet and wet may blur together. These guides explain the possible patterns and how to practice them in Ekavo.

consonants / v and w / minimal pairs

When vet sounds like wet: English V and W for Hindi speakers

Hindi commonly uses a light lip-to-teeth sound, written व, in the space where American English distinguishes /v/ and /w/. Compare all three mouth positions, then practice both English sounds in Ekavo.